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Slow-Cooked Whole Chicken
5 min prep time
8 hr cook time
10servings
Recipe by
DaVita
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DaVita
How to Make Slow-Cooked Whole Chicken
Did you know that you can cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker? This easy method results in tender, juicy chicken that cooks all day on its own. It's perfect for hot summer months when you don't want to have your oven on for hours cooking a whole chicken. Just start the chicken in the morning and by dinner time, you have a delicious chicken ready to go! And, you can make a simple pan gravy with the juices left in the slow cooker. Save leftover chicken for quick and easy lunches or dinners later in the week—check out this collection of easy leftover chicken recipes for ideas. And, save the bones and giblets to make your own chicken broth!
5 min prep time
8 hr cook time
10servings
3 oz
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Remove inside giblets from the chicken if they are included (save them for making chicken broth). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
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In a small bowl combine seasoning blend, pepper and garlic powder. Sprinkle half the seasonings inside the chicken. Rub the remaining seasoning on the outside of the chicken.
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Place the chicken breast-side-up in an oval slow cooker or neck-up in a round slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours.
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Remove chicken from bones and discard the skin. Serve now, or store cooked chicken in the fridge for 3-5 days.
This recipe has been approved as kidney-friendly by DaVita dietitians who believe a kidney-friendly diet can be both nutritious and flavorful. Learn more about DaVita.
Nutrition facts
10 Servings
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Serving Size
3 oz
- Amount per serving Calories 195
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Total Fat
12g
- Saturated Fat 3.2g
- Cholesterol 70mg
- Sodium 65mg
- Total Carbohydrate 1g
- Protein 21g
- Potassium 200mg
- Phosphorous 160mg
Ingredients
whole chicken
1 (about 4 lbs)
salt-free herb seasoning, such as Ms. Dash
2 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
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