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Slow Cook a Whole Chicken Recipe

Slow cooker chicken makes dinner time a snap. And bonus -- you can make delicious and nutrient packed broth from the bones!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Servings: 1 chicken
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Katie Wells

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 TBSP butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp basil
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp rosemary

Instructions

  • Rinse the chicken and make sure innards are removed.
  • Put the butter or coconut oil in the bottom of the Crock-Pot and turn it on low.
  • Once butter melts, put chicken in Crock-Pot (putting breast-down will make it cook faster).
  • Sprinkle with the spices.
  • Put the lid on and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until completely cooked.

Notes

Don't throw out the bones! See below for instructions on how to make broth. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of chicken | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.6g | Protein: 27.3g | Fat: 15.7g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 470mg