Simple Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

This simple whole chicken recipe is great served with crusty bread or rice, but it's also a great way to prepare the chicken in advance to use it in a variety of dishes, such as chicken salad, soups, and casseroles.
If necessary, remove the neck and giblets from the chicken; discard or save for other use. Sprinkle the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a slow cooker; cover and cook over low heat for 4 hours. Remove the skin and bones from the chicken and serve the chicken with the remaining juice, or store the meat and juices separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for future reference.