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Herbed Chicken in the Slow Cooker

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Herbed Chicken in the Slow CookerPhoto by Catherine McCord
Cooks' Note

The skin on the chicken won't be golden because this is more of a steaming method, but the meat will be outrageously moist, tender and juicy.

This recipe was originally published on Weelicious as "Herbed Chicken in the Slow Cooker".

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    3 hours

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
4-5 pound whole organic chicken

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. In a small bowl, combine the poultry seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.

    Step 2

    2. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken.

    Step 3

    3. Place the chicken in the crock pot, cover, and cook on high for 2 1/2–3 hours, until a meat thermometer reads 160°F.

    Step 4

    4. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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