Savory Slow Cooker Chicken with Video

I’m always surprised by how many people are intimated by cooking a whole chicken. It’s one of my favorite things to make and to eat and when I discovered how easy it is to make a whole chicken in the slow cooker I was thrilled. I love the idea of using my slow cooker but most recipes are filled with weird processed ingredients (ahem, cream of mushroom soup) and I prefer to use natural and fresh ingredients most of the time. I also like slow cooker recipes that also include some veggies so there’s less work to make a meal. This particular recipe for savory slow cooker chicken certainly fits the bill, I think you will really enjoy it. I love to serve it with a crusty baguette and you’ve got dinner on the table!

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How to make

Savory Slow Cooker Chicken

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours hours

Total Time: 6 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

This super simple recipe for Savory Slow Cooker Chicken is a perfect weeknight meal! Watch the video to discover just how easy this recipe is.

Ingredients

• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into thirds
• 2 small onions, peeled and cut into wedges
• 4 medium red potatoes, cut into chunks
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, depending on spice preference
• 4 pound whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry with giblets removed

Directions

1. Place the carrots, onions, potatoes, and peeled garlic cloves in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables. Rub the melted butter all over the chicken. In a small bowl combine the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and cayenne. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the entire chicken.
3. Cook the slow chicken on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160-165°F. The cooking time will depend on the size of the chicken and the slow cooker.

Recipe Notes

If you prefer crispy chicken skin, place the whole chicken in a baking dish and broil for 5 minutes, or until the skin is crisp.

Course : Main Course

Cuisine : American

Recipe by Tessa Arias

Author: Tessa Arias

I share trusted baking recipes your friends will LOVE alongside insights into the science of sweets. I'm a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and cookie queen. I love to write about all things sweet, carb-y, and homemade. I live in Phoenix, Arizona (hence the blog name!)