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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Slow Cooker: Here is one of my favorite crockpots!

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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. Will this work in a round crockpot? Or do you have to have an oval crockpot?

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    1. As along as your chicken fits, it will work 🙂

  2. 5 stars
    I have cooked chicken this way several times. It is amazing how much liquid comes from the chicken and it still remains moist and so tender. I tend to do this naked, (not me) without seasoning, just butter under the skin.

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  3. Could you transfer the chicken to a pan and stick it under a broiler for a few minutes to crisp up the skin?

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  4. Looks good. Question: Breast side “Up” or “Down”?

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    1. I do breast side up, but would be interested to see how it turned out the other way too!

    2. I read on a different site that breast down keeps the breast meat more moist.

    3. I cooked my turkey this Christmas breast down. It was SOOO moist and tasty. I’m going to try this recipe Saturday!

  5. Can you stuff the chicken with stuffing ?

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