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
TOOLS USED FOR THIS WHOLE CHICKEN IN THE CROCKPOT RECIPE
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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I used this as a guideline, but I guess I wound up doing the whole thing differently. I started with Weber Smokey Mesquite seasoning and sprinkled it over the whole bird. I lined the bottom of the cooker with baby carrots. Once the chicken was in the cooker I covered the top of the chicken with a thin layer of honey. I had a 4 1/2 pound chicken. About half way through I added some more honey. It only took about 3 hours to cook on high. The result was juicy chicken with a flavor that was both a hint of sweet and had a bit of a bite to it. Delicious! And super easy. Will definitely be doing this again.
If you use a frozen chicken for this, when would you take out the parts that are stuck inside? Just wait until it’s thawed enough? I couldn’t remove them while the chicken is frozen. Silly question I know, but I have no clue. Thanks!
I wondered the same thing!
Run warm water into cavity to “thaw” the insides a little. It will make the inside removal easier. They should be removed before cooking.
I love roasting a whole chicken in the oven. I have been skeptical about cooking a whole chicken in the crock pot, however, after reading this post I am going to give it a try 🙂
I work so I’m curious if its cooking for almost 11 hours should I keep out on low the entire time?
I came across a similar recipe that said to put it on high for the 1st hour then turn it down. Maybe this helps to kill bugs int he chicken too??
I would slow cooking is just as delicious.
I’m going to try cooking 2 smaller birds in the same crockpot (as they are all I have in) and rub them in home made piri piri sauce before cooking.
We will have it for dinner with Charlotte potatoes and salad