Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken
A simple rotisserie-style whole chicken cooked in the slow cooker with a dry-rub seasoning; optionally finished under the broiler for crispier skin.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 5 to 6-lbwhole chicken
- 1 Tbspall-purpose flour
- 2 tsppaprika
- 2 tsponion powder
- 2 tspItalian seasoning
- 1/2 tspgarlic powder
- 1/2 tsppepper
- 1 tspsalt
Instructions
Instructions
- Remove and discard the giblets and neck from the chicken cavity. Rinse the chicken inside and out with cold water and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine or cotton string.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, including inside the cavity and under any loose skin, so the mixture adheres evenly.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in the slow cooker insert.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
- For crisper skin (optional): transfer the cooked chicken to a shallow baking dish and broil 5 to 7 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let the chicken rest 10–15 minutes before carving and serving.
Equipment
- 6-qt Slow Cooker
- Kitchen Twine
Notes
You can rub the chicken with the spices the night before and put it in the slow cooker before you leave for work or school. Can’t get much easier than that!!
I like to pop the cooked chicken under the broiler for a bit to crisp up the skin. That is totally optional. If you aren’t eating the skin, then you can skip that step. Either way, this chicken is a winner, winner chicken dinner!
Need a gluten-free or low-carb/keto-friendly chicken? Simply omit the flour from the chicken rub.
You can freeze the cooked chicken meat for later. It is great in casseroles and soups.
Here are our Top 25 Recipes Made with Rotisserie Chicken:https://www.plainchicken.com/top-25-recipes-to-make-with-rotisserie/
Don’t throw away the bones! Make our Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Broth:https://www.plainchicken.com/slow-cooker-chicken-broth/
I like to pop the cooked chicken under the broiler for a bit to crisp up the skin. That is totally optional. If you aren’t eating the skin, then you can skip that step. Either way, this chicken is a winner, winner chicken dinner!
Need a gluten-free or low-carb/keto-friendly chicken? Simply omit the flour from the chicken rub.
You can freeze the cooked chicken meat for later. It is great in casseroles and soups.
Here are our Top 25 Recipes Made with Rotisserie Chicken:https://www.plainchicken.com/top-25-recipes-to-make-with-rotisserie/
Don’t throw away the bones! Make our Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Broth:https://www.plainchicken.com/slow-cooker-chicken-broth/