Easy Slow Cooker Whole Chicken With Rosemary

5 steps · 7h 10m total

1. 01

   Prepare Seasonings and Chicken

   Combine the salt, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl, setting aside half of the rosemary. Rub the chicken all over with the butter and olive oil, then sprinkle generously with the seasoning mixture.
2. 02

   Stuff the Chicken

   Stuff the inner cavity of the chicken with half of the sliced onion, half of the lemons, and the reserved rosemary sprigs.
3. 03

   Prepare Slow Cooker Base

   Roll three small, lemon-sized balls out of aluminum foil and place them in the bottom of your slow cooker. These will lift the chicken slightly.
4. 04

   Add Aromatics and Water

   Arrange the remaining lemon slices and onion pieces around the foil balls in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour in the 1/2 cup of water.
5. 05

   Cook the Chicken

   Place the seasoned chicken on top of the foil balls. Scatter the remaining rosemary over the chicken.

   Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 8 hours, or on high for 4 5 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.