Wad three pieces of aluminum foil into 3- to 4-inch balls, and place them in the bottom of a 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, and place in the slow cooker on top of the crumpled aluminum foil.

Set the slow cooker to High for 1 hour, then turn it down to Low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.