Tender, juicy, and incredibly simple to prepare, Slow Cooker Whole Chicken is bound to become your new go-to weeknight recipe. Easy to prepare for the whole family, or keep as leftovers for the week, this recipe is one to keep on hand!

Ingredients:

• 1 small chicken (approx. 4 pounds)
• 4 large cloves of garlic
• 3 large chopped carrots
• 1 large peeled onion cut in large pieces
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS:

• Prepare chicken by removing bag of giblets and throwing away (found inside cavity).  Rinse chicken slightly with cold water inside and out.  Pat dry and set aside.
• In a small bowl combine all of the spices, salt and pepper.  Stir together to mix.
• Place copped onion and carrots at the bottom of the crock pot in a layer.
• Place peeled garlic cloves and lemon pieces inside chicken
• Rub spice mixture all over the outside of the bird top and bottom
• Place the chicken in the crock pot, breast side down onto of vegetables
• Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours.
• Remove from slow cooker and serve!