Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken
Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken yields exceptionally juicy meat with a lightly smoky aroma and a bronzed, paprika-kissed skin. Elevating the bird prevents sogginess, so you get tender bites with concentrated chicken flavor throughout. Serve it for an unfussy weeknight dinner or as a weekend centerpiece with simple sides.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook9 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 71 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Crumple three pieces of aluminum foil into 3- to 4-inch balls and set them in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- 2
Rinse the chicken inside and out under cold running water, then pat it dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika, and place it in the slow cooker on top of the crumpled aluminum foil.
- 3
Set the slow cooker to High for 1 hour, then reduce to Low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
- Calories 319.72 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 63.32 g Good Source 127%
- Carbohydrate 0.91 g 0%
- Total Fat 7.17 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 211.95 mg High 71%
- Sodium 569.53 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1.77 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 15.52 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Set It and Forget It Slow Cooker Roast Chicken is made with 3 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 9 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Paprika, Salt & Pepper, and Whole Chicken. Each serving provides about 319.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Paprika, Salt & Pepper, Whole Chicken. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken?
- About 9 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 9 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 319.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken healthy?
- Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 319.72 calories and 63.32 g of protein, or 127% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 569.53 mg (25% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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