How to Roast a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot
Here’s how to roast a whole chicken in the slow cooker.
You are going to be shocked at how EASY it is to Roast a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot. The finished product is a moist, rotisserie like chicken.
Start this recipe in the morning and have the chicken ready to rock by dinner time. Serve with some beautiful veggies and use the leftovers the next day for some chicken salad or some homemade chicken noodle soup!
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QUICK TIPS
If I use chunks of root vegetables in place of the crumpled foil, won’t they burn?
- Nope! The juices from the bird will keep them moist. They will be the best tasting veggies around!
Can I use different seasonings on my roast chicken?
- Sure! This is just the way I like to season it. You can rub the bird with pepper, rosemary, thyme – whatever floats your boat. Just don’t leave out the salt.
If I have leftovers, what can I do with them?
- There are tons of ways to use up leftover roast chicken. Slice it for sandwiches. Chop it and add it to chicken noodle soup. Use it in your favorite chicken salad recipe, or bake it into a homemade chicken pot pie. The chicken possibilities are endless.
Whole Chicken in the Crockpot
Ingredients:
1 (4lb) whole chicken, insides removed and washed/patted dry
1/2 TB of paprika
2 TB all purpose seasoning ( such as Mrs. Dash or Archer Farms House Blend)
1/2 TB garlic powder
1 tsp salt
Directions:
- Start by mixing together paprika, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
- Place 4 medium sized foil balls in bottom of crockpot. This will act as a stand to prevent the chicken from drying out.
NOTE: You can also use large 2 inch chunks of root vegetables ( potatoes, carrots, onions, turnips) instead of foil for your chicken stand. The when chicken is done, you ALSO have flavorful veggies too!
- Rub seasoning over your entire chicken (including the inside of the bird). Place on top of foil balls. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 – 5 hours, or LOW for 6 1/2 – 7 hours.
Serve with some roasted veggies, mashed potatoes and out favorite cheesy rolls!
Got leftovers? Use that chicken in one of these recipes!
- Avocado Chicken Enchiladas
- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- Cheesy Hot Wing Dip
- Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
- Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
- Avocado Chicken Salad
- Easy Chicken Tetrazzini
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Slow Cooker: Here is one of my favorite crockpots!
How to Roast a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot
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Ingredients
- 1 4lb whole chicken, insides removed and washed/patted dry
- 1/2 TB of paprika
- 2 TB all purpose seasoning such as Mrs. Dash or Archer Farms House Blend
- 1/2 TB garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by mixing together paprika, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
- Place 4 medium sized foil balls in bottom of crockpot. This will act as a stand to prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Rub seasoning over your entire chicken (including the inside of the bird). Place on top of foil balls. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 - 5 hours, or LOW for 6 1/2 - 7 hours.
Nutrition
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Thank you so much for this awesome, awesome recipe. It was my first time cooking with a whole chicken but it certainly won’t be my last. I didn’t have enough standby time to prepare for my dinner guests so went online looking for an easy recipe for roast chicken and I’m so glad I stumbled upon this! I had a 5½ lb chicken and only spices in my cabinet so I dry rubbed the chicken and put butter underneath the skin. I made sure to keep an eye on the chicken as soon as I got home, which was around the 4 hour mark on high. The chicken turned out perfectly moist (and I’m saying this as someone who prefers dark meat) and seasoned. I just combined the juices with some sour cream in a pan to make gravy to pair with the chicken and noodles. My guests gobbled it up and for 3 girls who claimed to not be that hungry, they sure polished everything off!My reputation as a good cook (among college students mind you) still stands 😉
Made your crockpot chicken last night, yummy. With leftovers made Avocado Chicken Enchiladas tonight double yummy.
YAY! Two of favorite recipes 🙂 I am so happy you loved them Brenda 🙂
Hi, I’m new to slow cooking, however willing to try a chicken for tomorrow nights dinner. I purchased one already spiced up, should I still put a quartered lemon in the cavity? I was going to sit on some vegetables but have read to put breast side down to cook. I will be having it on low for about 11 hrs. What do you think I should do?
Thank you
Jayne
Used this recipe tonight and the entire family loved it! It was my first time cooking a full chicken and everyone loved it! Thank you for posting it!
Has anyone tried using this with the “sittin’ chicken” steamer? It’s a porcelain vessel that you place liquid (beer, wine, broth} and seasonings in, and then insert in the bird’s cavity so the chicken stands up. I’ve searched everywhere on the web, even the maker of the thing has nothing. But they say you can use it on a grill or in an oven, so I’m going for it!
I’ve got it in the largest crock of my Hamilton Beach pick a size slow cooker and I’m using a large size oven bag. I put red wine in the base of the ‘S.C” with some apples and pears for a fall flavor. Covered inside and out side skin with butter and herb de province with lavendar and smoked paprika. I’m going off to church now. Hoping it will go well. I’ll let you know later.