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Crockpot Whole Chicken

Perfectly Juicy Crockpot Whole Chicken with Only 6 Ingredients

A simple and flavorful Crockpot Whole Chicken recipe that requires only 6 ingredients for a delicious family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Whole Chicken Fully thawed for even cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Use garlic salt or herb blend for variation
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked for better flavor
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Use fresh garlic if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional for color and mild flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with melted butter

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season it inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Carefully place the seasoned chicken into the crockpot. Add olive oil to the bottom if desired.
  3. Cover the crockpot and set it to low heat. Cook for about 6 hours without lifting the lid.
  4. Check the chicken’s internal temperature after 6 hours; it should be at least 165°F.
  5. Once done, remove the chicken from the crockpot and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalProtein: 60gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mg

Notes

Always ensure chicken is fully thawed before cooking for best results. Use leftovers creatively in other meals.

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