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
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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 bring my chickens home wash them very well then freeze put them in the slow cooker on low for the day and they are fantastic. My family loves them this way so juicy and gravy to die for
I was looking for an easy recipe for whole chicken in a crock pot. Got everything ready to go in crockpot and I was out of foil. Hum I thought what can I use, so I searched the house and thought of ball canning lids and it worked perfect it took four of the rings on the bottom and put my chicken on that and it came out wonderful
We are a big family, 6. Being a realtor and my wife being a nurse we have busy schedules. I cook my whole chicken I a crock pot for 6-10 hrs sometimes. Even frozen about 3/4 the way through I baste it with bbq sauce, jerk sauce, Hawaiian or whatever. it always turns out delicious. With frozen you have to watch it after about 5 hrs…then decide if you want to add a rub or sauce…I tend to wait until almost done or done before I add sauce or rub.
This also works well for just frozen breast, let cook all day and before you remove add sauce. We make a pulled bbq chicken breast that will blow your mind.
With frozen breast or whole chicken or any meat you will get a lot of water in crock pot that will keep it juicy.. you can add some flour to make a gravy or use stock for something else. If you don’t have time to keep check on it, put frozen chicken in, salt, pepper, garlic powder and parsley flakes…wow!!
Have 8 1/2 pound hen. What adjustments should I make for crock pot roasting?
Thank you
I was just wondering the same thing! I have an 8 1/2 lb chicken- it fits in the crockpot fine, but I’m wondering if I have to adjust the cooking time…
So I’ve been on this site for 5 minutes and already found two things I think my kids will eat (this chicken being one of them) Will try this over the weekend – thanks!