Crockpot Whole Chicken with Spiced Dry Rub
This slow cooker whole chicken is rubbed with a bold blend of paprika, cayenne, onion, thyme, garlic, and black and white peppers, creating spicy, well-seasoned meat with juicy tenderness. It is simple to prepare and makes a warming, hands-off centerpiece for a family dinner or relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep8 hrs 10 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Whole Chicken with Spiced Dry Rub, 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
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 70
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Mix salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
- 3
Rub the seasoning mixture over the entire chicken to season it evenly.
- 4
Put the rubbed chicken into a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the bag and cook it in a slow cooker on Low until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 39.76 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 7.13 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 1.91 g 1%
- Total Fat 0.44 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.74 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 56.7 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.87 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.53 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 42.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.13 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.18 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.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Whole Chicken with Spiced Dry Rub is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 12 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 39.76 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Whole Chicken with Spiced Dry Rub made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Thyme, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Whole Chicken with Spiced Dry Rub?
- About 12 hrs 10 mins in total: 8 hrs 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 39.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Whole Chicken with Spiced Dry Rub easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crockpot Whole Chicken with Spiced Dry Rub healthy?
- Crockpot Whole Chicken with Spiced Dry Rub has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 39.76 calories and 7.13 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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