How to Roast a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot

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Whole Chicken in a slow cooker

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?

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:

  1. Start by mixing together paprika, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
    Dry seasoning in small blue bowl
  2. 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!
    Slow Cooker Chicken with aluminum balls
  3. 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.
    How to Roast a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot - Raw chicken in slow cooker with dry rub

Serve with some roasted veggies, mashed potatoes and out favorite cheesy rolls!
Roasted chicken with vegetables in a red serving dish

Got leftovers? Use that chicken in one of these recipes!

  1. Avocado Chicken Enchiladas
  2. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
  3. Cheesy Hot Wing Dip
  4. Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
  5. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
  6. Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
  7. Avocado Chicken Salad
  8. Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

child sitting next to the roasted chicken in a serving platter

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How to Roast a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot

Author Corey Valley
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes

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

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 408mg | Vitamin A: 745IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2.7mg

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172 Comments

  1. 4 stars
    Love this recipe, have used it twice. For those complaining that it doesn’t taste like a roast chicken, I think you may be asking a little much of a slow cooker? You can always put it in the broiler a bit to crisp up the skin after it’s done?

    We usually use this to make a couple of meals, since there’s only 2 of us. The legs and wings become dinner, and then the breast gets chopped up for salads, etc. for the rest of the week. I usually put carrots and onions on the bottom. I hadn’t thought about putting potatoes, since I figure they probably don’t provide much flavour, but I might next time, so I get some good sides!

    Does anyone have any suggestion as to what to do with the leftover juices? I already accidentally threw out the carcass, before thinking about making stock…or did I already get all the goodness out of it?

    Reply

    1. OK, I just strained through my strainer into a jar and put it in the fridge…should I have used a cheesecloth or something? (which I don’t own?) There’s still some stuff floating in the broth…is that OK?

    2. Yes, that is fine. Enjoy!

  2. What if I have a 6-7 lb bird? How much does that change the cook time on low? Thanks for the help!!

    Reply

    1. How long did you cook yours? I have a 7.5lb chicken

  3. So I’m using a young chicken instead of a full size. I was wondering if I should lessen the cooking time

    Reply

    1. I would still keep a similar cooking time. Check it an hour earlier to see if it done maybe?

  4. So for the first time in my 55 years, I decided to ‘cheat’ and use the crock pot to cook a whole chicken. Where have I been all these years. What a great way to cook a chicken!!! Recipes are all across the board, and I do get that. The basic principle of letting the chicken cook in the pot under high heat, without liquids, is just spot on. I put the chicken in the pot last night on high. I let it cook for 7 hours. I did follow the suggestion about using the tin foil balls, and while they worked as suggested, I guess I placed mine wrong and the chicken slid a little off the balls. But with that aside, the chicken was absolutely perfect. And it was extremely juicy. And if you will notice, I did not say what spices I used. It really does not matter as each of us have our own choices. But the cooking of the chicken in the pot is the key. It works. You can take that from a 55 year old BBQ Smoker Guy. I am sold. I am now thawing out another chicken as I type. Besides, I do not want to clean out the pot. I am late for work now and still I sit and type…..Happy Crocking To You!

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  5. Hope D. Algeo says:

    Thank you so much for your recipe for the whole chicken in a crock pot. I have not tried it yet but, will very soon.

    Now do you have a recipe for a meat loaf in a crock pot? I would appreciate one if it is possible.

    I work such long hours that I use the slow cooker in my office and cook while I work. I have looked for a recipe book for slow cookers but, most of the recipes are over my head and not appealing

    Reply