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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

This slow cooker whole chicken is seasoned rotisserie-style for a tender, juicy dinner with minimal prep, thanks to the crock pot.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 347 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Spice Rub & Main

  • 5 lb Whole chicken neck and giblets removed
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Rub the spice mix all over the chicken, inside and out.
  • Place chicken in the slow cooker breast-side up.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • If desired, broil chicken for 3-5 minutes for crispy skin.
  • Let chicken rest 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

For crispy skin, broil for a few minutes after slow cooking. Store leftovers in airtight containers and enjoy in salads or sandwiches.