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A close-up of a wooden cutting board on a white marble cooktop, with the slow-cooked whole chicken resting for 10 minutes before slicing. The golden-brown skin glistens with juices, ensuring a moist and flavorful meal.

Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe

This Crockpot Whole Chicken is juicy, tender, and packed with smoky, savory flavors. It’s an effortless, slow-cooked meal that makes weeknight dinners stress-free and delicious. Perfect for meal prep and leftovers!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 347 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (Crockpot)
  • Cooking spray
  • Small bowl (for seasoning mix)
  • Tongs (for handling the chicken)

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lb whole chicken neck and giblets removed
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

Instructions
 

  • Spray the crockpot with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
    A close-up of a black slow cooker on a white marble cooktop, with a light mist of cooking spray evenly coating the interior. The non-stick coating ensures easy cleanup and prevents the chicken from sticking during the cooking process.
  • Remove the neck and giblets from the whole chicken. Pat it dry with paper towels.
    A close-up of a whole raw chicken on a wooden cutting board over a white marble cooktop, as a hand pats it dry with paper towels after removing the neck and giblets. This step ensures a crispier and more evenly seasoned skin.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
    A close-up of a small glass bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with a well-balanced seasoning mix of brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. The blend is ready to be applied to enhance the chicken’s flavor.
  • Rub the seasoning mix all over the chicken, covering it evenly.
    A close-up of a whole raw chicken on a wooden cutting board over a white marble cooktop, as a hand generously rubs the seasoning mix all over the skin, ensuring even coverage for a flavorful and well-seasoned roast.
  • Place the chicken breast-side up in the crockpot. Cover with the lid.
    A close-up of a black slow cooker on a white marble cooktop, as the seasoned whole chicken is carefully placed breast-side up inside. The chicken is positioned for even cooking and maximum tenderness.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temp: 165°F).
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
  • Serve warm, and enjoy!
    A close-up of a wooden cutting board on a white marble cooktop, with the slow-cooked whole chicken resting for 10 minutes before slicing. The golden-brown skin glistens with juices, ensuring a moist and flavorful meal.