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Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

Marybeth Feutz
Have you ever cooked a whole chicken in your slow cooker? It's so easy to cook a chicken in a slow cooker, and it's a great way to save money on groceries!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Course Main
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Whole chicken
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 4-6 carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Place onions and carrots in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Place chicken on top of the vegetables.
  • Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker.
  • Insert probe-style meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast.
  • Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours, until temperature reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and place on a large cutting board.
  • Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before carving.
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