Crock Pot Slow Cooked Chicken

Transform your weeknight dinners with this mouthwatering Crock Pot Slow Cooked Chicken recipe, a perfect blend of simplicity and flavor. Featuring a whole 4-pound chicken, seasoned to perfection with a savory mix of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and olive oil, this dish is slow-cooked to tender perfection over a bed of aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this hands-off recipe lets your crock pot do all the work, delivering a juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken with a rich, natural broth. Ideal for busy families or meal prep, this easy slow-cooker chicken recipe not only saves time but also guarantees a wholesome, home-cooked meal that pairs beautifully with your favorite sides.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Whole chicken
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 large Carrots
• 2 Celery stalks
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the chicken inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.

Step 3

Rub the mixture all over the chicken, ensuring the seasoning covers both the outside and inside of the bird.

Step 4

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it well to help the seasonings stick.

Step 5

Peel and roughly chop the onion, carrots, and celery. Place them at the bottom of your crock pot to act as a flavorful base for the chicken.

Step 6

Add the water to the bottom of the crock pot, being careful not to wash off any seasoning from the chicken.

Step 7

Place the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables in the crock pot.

Step 8

Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the crock pot. Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Step 10

Serve the chicken with the cooked vegetables and any additional sides of your choice. Enjoy your tender, flavorful slow-cooked chicken!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2361.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	688.3

Total Fat 44.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 136.1mg	0%
Sodium 5049.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 15.9g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 181.6mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1514.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.4%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 22.3%