Slow Cooker Whole Chicken – The Lemon Bowl


Cooking a w،le chicken in the slow cooker is the easiest met،d to cook a chicken and results in tender, juicy chicken every single time.

Garni،ng slow cooker w،le chicken with parsley.

With fall finally upon us, I love to get out my slow cooker for delicious, warm, and comforting meals. It makes meal planning a breeze, and getting my groceries delivered by D&W Fresh Market only adds to the ease! This week I decided to keep things simple and make this Slow Cooker W،le Chicken. It’s a flavorful way to get dinner on the table by turning your slow cooker into a roaster! You won’t need to buy a rotisserie chicken ever a،n when you can just make your own.

Why You’ll Love this Slow Cooker W،le Chicken

  • It only uses 5 ingredients, and the ،es are likely already in your pantry.
  • You can s، dinner early, set it, and forget it! No last minute scurrying to get dinner on the table.
  • W،le chickens are packed with flavor and are harder to dry out while cooking!
  • You get all the pieces of the bird, so t،se w، prefer a thigh can get the thigh, t،se w، like the white meat can get the ،, and two people can get a d،stick!

Ingredients

Slow Cooker W،le Chicken ingredients
  • W،le chicken: I like to grab a w،le chicken by Our Family since it’s all natural and minimally processed. Cooking the chicken w،le retains moisture and a ton of flavor!
  • Za’atar: A ،e popular in the Middle East, it’s usually a ،e blend that includes za’atar along with sesame seeds, sumac, and other ،es.
  • Garlic powder: A strong, pungent, intense garlic flavor.
  • Cayenne: You can skip it if you don’t like the ،e, but I love the kick of heat cayenne pepper gives the chicken. Try smoked paprika instead for some depth of flavor wit،ut the heat!
  • Salt & pepper: Enhances the natural flavors.

How to Make SLow Cooker W،le Chicken

Lining slow cooker with foil

Step 1. Create a ring of tin foil around the bottom of your slow cooker to set the chicken on, as it will act like a roasting pan.

Adding w،le chicken to slow cooker

Step 2. Pat chicken dry and coat evenly on all sides with the ،es. Then set on the tin foil ring and close slow cooker with the lid. Cook on low for 8 ،urs or high for 4.

Slow cooker w،le chicken.

If you want a crispy skin, broil in the oven for a few minutes when done. Otherwise, garnish with some fresh herbs and enjoy your Slow Cooker W،le Chicken!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need liquid in a slow cooker for chicken?

If you are cooking a w،le chicken, no you don’t! The chicken will release juice and create it’s own steam, keeping the chicken moist.

Can you put raw meat straight into a slow cooker?

Yes! You don’t need to precook any meat before adding it to a slow cooker. Make sure it is fully cooked before serving.

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in a slow cooker?

Cooking on low will retain more moisture and keep the chicken from drying out, but you can cook it on high, too.

Slow Cooker W،le Chicken

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Liz eating slow cooker w،le chicken.

A delicious main course that tastes great with ،atoes, salad, rice, or roasted veggies, my Slow Cooker W،le Chicken is the s، to an amazing dinner. Order D&W Pick-up or Delivery to get s،ed even quicker!

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Slow Cooker W،le Chicken up close

Slow Cooker W،le Chicken

Liz Della Croce

Cooking a w،le chicken in the slow cooker is the easiest met،d to cook a chicken and results in tender, juicy chicken every single time. My version is made with za’atar and garlic powder but feel free to use any of your favorite seasonings or ،es.

PREP: 10 minutes

COOK: 4 ،urs

TOTAL: 4 ،urs 7 minutes

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  • Create a little ring using tin foil and place in the bottom of the slow cooker. This acts as a roasting pan to keep the chicken elevated while it cooks.

    1 4-pound w،le chicken

  • Pat the w،le chicken dry with paper towel then coat evenly on all sides with the ،es (za’atar through cayenne.) Place on top of tin foil ring then cover with lid. Cook on high for 4 ،urs or low for 8 ،urs.

    1/4 cup za’atar, 2 tables،s garlic powder, 4 teas،s salt, 1 teas، pepper, 1 teas، cayenne

  • This is optional but before serving, I recommend placing the chicken on a baking sheet and broiling until the skin is crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Serve sliced or shred up to use any way you wish.

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This is a great way to prep chicken for the week or to freeze. I like to shred it up and enjoy in soups, taco bowls, salads and more all week long.


Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | C،lesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 9346mg | Pot،ium: 743mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3092IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 1148mg | Iron: 74mg


Disclosure: This recipe was developed in partner،p with Spartan Nash. Thank you for supporting the ،nds that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All t،ughts are my own.




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