Slow Cooker Chicken: Easy Juicy Recipes for Family Dinners
Delicious and easy slow cooker chicken recipes that your family will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds whole chicken
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker and squeeze the lemon juice over the top.
- Add halved lemons and thyme sprigs to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken, Juicy Chicken Recipes, Family Dinners