Crockpot Chicken
Crockpot Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 pounds whole chicken, giblets removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun spice
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- 1
Remove the giblets from the cavity of the whole chicken. Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold water and then pat it completely dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the prepared whole chicken into your crockpot. Rub the entire surface of the chicken with the olive oil, ensuring both sides are coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the Cajun spice, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, dry mustard, and paprika. Mix well until all spices are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Generously rub the mixed seasonings all over the chicken, making sure to get some under the skin as well for maximum flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the lid securely on the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to the 'low' setting and cook for 6 hours.
⏱️ 360 min
- 6
After 6 hours, carefully remove the lid. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken, ensuring it does not touch bone. The internal temperature should read 165°F (74°C).
00🌡️ 165
- 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot. The meat should be tender and easily shreddable, and the crockpot will contain a flavorful chicken broth.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crockpot Chicken
- 4 pounds whole chicken, giblets removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun spice
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- 1
Remove the giblets from the cavity of the whole chicken. Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold water and then pat it completely dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the prepared whole chicken into your crockpot. Rub the entire surface of the chicken with the olive oil, ensuring both sides are coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the Cajun spice, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, dry mustard, and paprika. Mix well until all spices are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Generously rub the mixed seasonings all over the chicken, making sure to get some under the skin as well for maximum flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the lid securely on the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to the 'low' setting and cook for 6 hours.
⏱️ 360 min - 6
After 6 hours, carefully remove the lid. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken, ensuring it does not touch bone. The internal temperature should read 165°F (74°C).
00🌡️ 165 - 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the crockpot. The meat should be tender and easily shreddable, and the crockpot will contain a flavorful chicken broth.