All Day Slow Cooker Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly tender and flavorful All Day Slow Cooker Chicken recipe. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and onion powder, this succulent whole chicken slow-cooks to perfection over a hearty bed of carrots and celery. It's infused with aromatic garlic and onions, creating a moist, fall-off-the-bone texture that's truly mouthwatering. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-pot wonder takes convenience to the next level, simmering away for hours to develop deep, savory flavors without any extra effort. Serve it alongside the rich, veggie-infused juices for a comforting meal that's as hearty as it is wholesome. This recipe is a must-try for slow cooker chicken lovers seeking a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing dinner! Keywords: slow cooker chicken, all day chicken recipe, tender whole chicken, easy chicken dinner, one-pot meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece (4-5 lbs) whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large (quartered) yellow onion
- 6 whole (peeled) garlic cloves
- 4 large (peeled and chopped into large chunks) carrots
- 3 large (chopped into large chunks) celery stalks
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Rinse the whole chicken inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any giblets from the cavity if included.
Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil to coat it evenly.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, ground black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, and onion powder. Rub this spice mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the quartered yellow onion and whole garlic cloves.
Place the chopped carrots and celery stalks at the bottom of the slow cooker to form a bed for the chicken.
Set the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker, breast side up.
Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker around the vegetables (not directly over the chicken to preserve the seasoning).
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Serve the chicken warm with the vegetables and any juices from the slow cooker ladled on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 5758 mg | 250% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2351 mg | 50% | |
*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.
