Description
A simple slow‑cooker chicken that becomes melt‑in‑your‑mouth tender with just olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and thyme. Perfect for busy families, this recipe delivers juicy meat, golden skin and minimal cleanup, making it ideal for weeknight meals and meal‑prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4‑5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and trim excess fat.
- Rub olive oil over the bird.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and thyme; rub onto chicken.
- Place chicken breast side up in slow cooker.
- Cook on low 6‑8 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- place the chicken under a broiler for 5 minutes after slow cooking. Use a meat thermometer for safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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