Slow Cooker Spiced Whole Chicken is exceptionally juicy and moist and has a nice kick from a spice rub made from paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder, and poultry seasoning. Perfect for meal prep or serve it with roasted vegetables for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Until about a year ago it never occurred to me that you could cook a whole chicken in a crock pot. Not only is cooking whole chicken in a crock pot exceptionally easy, but it is very healthy as well. Because so much moisture builds up in the crock pot, there’s no need to add any fat.
I just place the spice-coated chicken on top of a bed of sliced onions for extra flavor, put the lid on the crock pot and let it cook away while I go about my day. Six hours later I have the most tender and juicy chicken. This Slow Cooker Spiced Whole Chicken is great on its own or you can use it in a wrap, a quesadilla, or on top of a salad.
How Long To Cook Whole Chicken in Slow Cooker
Note: If you have a newer crock pot which tend to cook hotter on LOW, your chicken may be done well before 6 hours. It is harder to dry meat out in the crock pot, but it is possible if you cook it way too long, so be mindful. My crock pot, which I have had for at least 15 years, just developed a crack. 🙁 Looks like I am going to be cooking with a newer model from now on and I’m not happy about it.
Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Storage
Leftovers will keep for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container in the refigerator, making it perfect for meal prep.
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Slow Cooker Spiced Whole Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sweet onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (5 to 6 pound) organic chicken, rinsed and patted dry
Instructions
- Line bottom of slow cooker with onion slices.
- In a small bowl, mix all spices. Rub spice mixture over the whole chicken.
- Place chicken on top of onions. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe Source: adapted from Everyday Paleo Cookbook
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I made this last night and it was delicious! Super easy and everyone loved it. Thanks!
Made this tonight and it was delicious! First time cooking a whole chicken in a crockpot and it was so easy. My family loved it.
This chicken looks beautiful! I love that it’s made in the slow cooker and seriously can’t wait to try this! My slow cooker is my life saver!
I cannot remember the last time that I cooked up a whole chicken. This is definitely something I need to do soon..
I’ve been on the lookout for slowcooker recipes since I’m back at work…but I can’t ever find ALL-DAY slow cooker recipes since I’m gone for like 12 hrs 🙁 Do you know of any that can cook that long?…Or at least cook for like 8-10 hrs and then stay warm for another few. I’ll be trying this one on a weekend for sure tho!
I think a chicken recipe would overcook in that amount of time, but pretty much any recipe that uses a big cut of beef or pork should do alright. Like this French Dip recipe – https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/spaghetti-squash-spicy-meat-sauce/
Or I wonder how a spaghetti sauce would do for that long. They seem to get better the longer they cook.
Delicious Christin, love roasted chicken. The spicing sounds wonderful.
I have yet to cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker and I really need to! It doesn’t get much easier or delicious than this….I love the spices!
Christin, I had *absolutely NO idea* you could cook an entire chicken in a crock pot, so this is a revelation to me! I’m excited though – because I adore crock pot cooking, which means I *have* to try this. I’m pinning so I don’t forget! So sorry to hear about your crock pot. But, I’m sure you’re going to find one that you absolutely love. This is the one I have, and I love it! xoxo Happy slow cooker shopping! 🙂 http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-33967A-Programmable-6-Quart/dp/B00EZI26DW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420350475&sr=8-1&keywords=hamilton+beach+slow+cooker
I just got one Kristi! Thanks for the recommendation. I can’t wait to use it!
Looks delicious!
Happy New Year! Here’s to good health and much deliciousness in 2015! I made pot roast today in the slow cooker. I cannot believe this whole chicken was made in one. Amazing! : )