This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

READY IN 10+ hrs

Healthier Baked Slow Cooker Chicken

Read Reviews (2)

"Carrots, onions and parsley are healthy, flavorful additions to this slow cooker chicken recipe. And the additions make it a complete meal for busy people who need their slow cooker to work its mealtime magic while they're away!" — MakeItHealthy

Ingredients Edit and Save

Watch video tips and tricks

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Stew

Kathy's Delicious Whole Slow Cooker Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Baked Slow Cooker Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbeque

Freshly Ground vs. Pre-Ground Pepper

Types of Salt

All about Paprika

How to Cut Onions

Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika

3 large carrots, split lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, quartered
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Check All Add to Shopping List

Directions

Wad three pieces of aluminum foil into 3- to 4-inch balls, and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place chicken in the slow cooker on top of the crumbled aluminum foil.
Set the slow cooker to High for 1 hour, then turn down to Low for 4 to 5 hours. Add the vegetables and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about another 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Kitchen-Friendly View

PREP 25 mins
COOK 10 hrs
READY IN 10 hrs 25 mins

Footnotes

Editor's Note:
This recipe is a healthier version of Baked Slow Cooker Chicken.

ADVERTISE WITH US

Reviews More Reviews

Oct 03, 2012

I found this recipe rather blah. Rather than using the foil, I added thickly sliced onions and rest the chicken on these pieces. Then, seasoned it with garlic pieces and fresh tarragan in the cavity and under the skin. I love it lemony too so added a whole lemon that I pierced with a fork numerous times and placed it in the cavity also. The slo-cooker makes it so tender and convenient!

—Mo

See full review »

Aug 16, 2012

I like the idea of elevating the chicken using the foil balls, adding carrots and onions, and using the slow cooker to make the evening meal easier. BUT I really prefer the spice mixture of Roast Sticky Chicken-Rotisserie Style. That is by far my favorite whole chicken recipe on this site. This one is just ok for me.

—Paula

See full review »

3 Ratings

Rate This Recipe

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

Slow Cooker Lemon and Thyme Chicken

Baked Slow Cooker Chicken

Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken

Kathy's Delicious Whole Slow Cooker Chicken

Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken

Healthier Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Healthier Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Simple Slow Roast Chicken

Healthier Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Healthier Juicy Roasted Chicken

ADVERTISE WITH US

Nutrition

Calories
216 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
7.2 g
2%

Cholesterol
51 mg
17%

Fat
12.4 g
19%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
18.3 g
37%

Sodium
139 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Baked Slow Cooker Chicken

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 216
Calories from Fat: 112

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4g 19 %
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17 %
Cholesterol 51mg 17 %
Sodium 139mg 6 %
Potassium 303mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.2g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
Protein 18.3g 37 %
Sugars 3.3g
Vitamin A 128 %
Vitamin C 11 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 12 %
Thiamin 11 %
Niacin 59 %
Vitamin B6 17 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.