Juicy 6-Ingredient Crockpot Whole Chicken Magic in 6 Hours
A simple and flavorful crockpot whole chicken recipe with just 6 ingredients. Perfect for a hassle-free meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly on the chicken.
- Place the chicken in the crockpot, breast side up.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Check the internal temperature (should reach 165°F).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For crispier skin, broil the chicken for 3-5 minutes after slow cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg