Slow Cooker Whole Chicken & Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 small chicken
• 2 slices onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• cornstarch
• chicken broth )
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt )
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme

Directions

1. Combine all seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Brush chicken with olive oil and rub seasoning into chicken.
3. Roll up balls of foil and place in the bottom of the slow cooker with 2 thick slices of onion. Place chicken on foil, breast side up so it is slightly lifted off the bottom of the slow cooker. (You can use onion and carrot chunks instead if you prefer).
4. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or high 4-5 hours. (165 degrees)
5. Remove chicken and place on a small pan. Broil 3-4 minutes to crisp skin (optional). Rest 10 minutes before slicing.