melissas whole crockpot chicken

Ingredients melissas whole crockpot chicken

4 lb whole chicken (no insides)
2 tsp salt
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp Rosemary
1 tsp Shallot powder (or onion powder)
1 tsp Poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cayenne pepper

how to make melissas whole crockpot chicken

Combine all spices in a small bowl.

Place chicken in 6-qt crockpot. Rub spice mixture over all parts of the chicken. DON'T add any water or liquid. Chicken will release juices during cooking process.

Cook until chicken is fully cooked. Roughly, low heat 5-7 hours, high heat 2.5-4 hours. Add additional time for larger chickens, but don't over cook or chicken will be dry. Reserve bones, skin, and juices and see "Melissa's homemade chicken stock".