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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
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 347
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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).
  7. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
  8. 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.