Easy Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Rosemary

In a small bowl, combine all seasonings, reserving half of the rosemary for later use.

1. Baste the chicken with a mixture of unsalted butter and olive oil.
2. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated.

Add half of the diced onion, lemon wedges, and reserved rosemary into the cavity of the chicken.

1. Roll three small lemon-sized balls of aluminum foil and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker to create a rack for the chicken.
2. Add the remaining lemon wedges and onion to the bottom of the slow cooker, along with enough water to cover the bottom.

1. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the foil balls in the slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle the remaining rosemary over the top of the chicken.
3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Let it rest for a few minutes before carving and serving.