# Crock Pot Whole Chicken

This recipe shows how to make a whole chicken in a slow cooker that tastes like rotisserie chicken.

- Total time: 180 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 unit whole chicken
- 2 whole onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper

## Instructions

1. Cut two whole onions in half.
2. Cut the onion halves into big chunks.
3. Place the onion chunks directly at the bottom of the crock pot.
4. Place a whole chicken on top of the onions in the crock pot.
5. Brush 2 tablespoons of olive oil or avocado oil over the chicken.
6. In a small bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
7. Add 1/2 teaspoon of paprika to the bowl.
8. Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning to the bowl.
9. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.
10. Add 1 teaspoon of pepper to the bowl.
11. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on top of the chicken.
12. Add the lid to the crock pot.
13. Cook the chicken on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- crock pot
- small bowl
- brush

## Tips

- The onions act like a natural roasting rack, so your chicken cooks evenly and stays moist.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPYr060DIcg/?igsh=MWd2M3ZqdDdwMGJrNA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/346ce2d7-68ad-45ac-97d4-f451a46acf1a
- Extracted: 2025-10-06

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