Name: Basic Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 5-7 lb whole chicken; 2 cups water; 2 dried bay leafs; 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or regular salt ); 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons paprika

Description

There are times you just want a basic chicken recipe but that tastes amazing. I have you covered here with my Basic Slow Cooker Whole Chicken. It's juicy, full of flavor, and requires no effort.

Ingredients

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1 5-7 lb whole chicken
2 cups water
2 dried bay leafs
2 teaspoons kosher salt (or regular salt )
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika

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Instructions

Rinse chicken under running water, remove any of the gilets if needed.
Place chicken into the slow cooker.
Add water, bay leaf, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-5 hours.

Notes

Leftovers can be placed in an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
This chicken can be made ahead of time and used throughout the week.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American