Slow Cooker "Rotisserie" Chicken
This Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken yields 315g protein and 4209 calories total — one recipe that covers your entire daily protein intake in a single batch. Cooks hands-off in the slow cooker, requiring minimal active prep time to produce a foundational protein source. Use this as your primary protein anchor for meal prep when hitting 150g+ daily targets.
Ingredients
- •Chicken, Whole(2268g)
- •1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- •2 teaspoons salt
- •1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Onion powder(1g)
Instructions
- 1Rinse the whole chicken thoroughly under cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- 2In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic powder, onion powder, and any additional seasonings (salt and pepper to taste) until combined. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken—on the outside skin, inside the cavity, and under the skin of the breasts.
- 3Crumple several balls of aluminum foil or slice onions and arrange them on the bottom of your slow cooker to create a rack so the chicken doesn't sit directly in accumulated juices. Place the seasoned chicken breast-side up on the rack, pressing down slightly if needed for the lid to fit.
- 4Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or on high for 4–5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured in the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone.
- 5Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker—it will be very tender and may shred easily. Let it rest for 5 minutes until cool enough to handle.
- 6Shred or cut the chicken into meal-prep portions, discarding bones and skin if desired. Divide the chicken evenly into 4 airtight containers while still warm, and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition — Per Serving
4209
calories
315g
protein
301g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 34g
- Saturated fat
- 81.5g
- Sodium
- 3132 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
1 servings per batch · ~2272g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken have per serving?
This recipe contains 315g of protein across 1 serving and 4209 calories — this is clearly a bulk-size batch meant for multiple meals or servings. Break this into individual portions: if divided into 6 meals, you'd get roughly 52g protein and 700 calories per serving.
How long does Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken take to prep?
Quick prep means minimal hands-on work; the slow cooker does the heavy lifting over several hours. This is ideal for setting it in the morning and having shredded chicken ready for the entire week.
Is Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 315g total protein, this is a workhorse recipe for muscle gain phases where you need a lean protein source you can portion into multiple meals. The high fat content means each portion is calorie-dense, so track your serving size carefully.
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