Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe • Food Folks and Fun (2024)

This Crockpot Whole Chicken recipe makes a succulent roast chicken with minimal effort. It’s an easy crockpot recipe suitable for weeknights, Sunday dinners, and even holidays!

For $9.95, you can have a fresh Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with roasted vegetables minus the extra ingredients and preservatives you get when you buy one pre-made at the store. It makes six servings for about $1.65 per serving.

This is delicious served alongside Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes. Or use the leftover meat in many dishes such as Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Cranberry Chicken Salad, Chicken Divan Casserole, and BBQ Chicken Pizza.

This Crock Pot Whole Chicken has great flavor and requires minimal effort

This recipe is a rotisserie-style chicken which takes a few minutes to prepare and yields a seasoned chicken with fresh roasted vegetables. The chicken is placed on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker and then cooked low and slow. This process allows the chicken to drip juices on the veggies, which only enhances their flavor.

I love how easy it is to make a slow cooker whole chicken in the crockpot. You rub the chicken with a spice blend to enhance the natural ingredients’ flavor and place it on top of the vegetables to cook.

Leave the crockpot alone and come back to the BEST Whole Chicken! Put it under the broiler for a few minutes to get that same crispy skin you love from a store-bought rotisserie chicken. It makes a great weeknight meal for busy nights or an enjoyable Sunday dinner with the family.

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken variations:

• You can add other vegetables to the bottom of the slow cooker to make a complete meal. Occasionally I add some chopped red potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or sweet potatoes.
• You can make a quick gravy from the drippings of this crockpot roast chicken. Just following my turkey gravy recipe and use chicken drippings and broth instead of turkey drippings.

Cook’s Tools – Crockpot Whole Chicken:

• Measuring spoons
• Slow cooker
• Cutting board
• Chef’s knife
• Small bowl
• Whisk

How long should you cook chicken in a crockpot?

Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.

What to serve with Crock Pot Whole Chicken

I like to serve something light alongside this chicken. A few of my favorite side dishes include anItalian Salad,Macaroni Salad, andGrape Salad.

Storing leftover Crockpot Roasted Chicken:

SERVE: As will most meat, you can keep the cooked whole chicken at room temperature for up to 2 hours.

STORE: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

FREEZE: Store the finished crockpot whole chicken in an airtight container or a freezer-safe Ziploc bag in the freezer for 4-6 months.

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken FAQs:

Is it OK to put raw chicken in a slow cooker?

Yes, it is entirely safe to put raw chicken in the slow cooker. The steam created in the slow cooker will steam the chicken, cooking a moist and tender piece of meat every time.

Do you need to put water in a slow cooker with chicken?

No, you do not need to add any liquid to the slow cooker while cooking chicken. The chicken naturally releases juices within it while it is cooking. The chicken will be moist and tender without the addition of water.

Does cooking chicken in the crockpot longer make it more tender?

Yes! This is the beauty of cooking chicken in a slow cooker. Cooking it on low and slowly, allows the collagen in the chicken a chance to break down into gelatin. The gelatin becomes a flavorful liquid and is what helps create a juicy and tender chicken.

Is it better to cook crockpot chicken on high or low?

I prefer to cook the chicken on low for six to eight hours to allow the chicken to slowly tenderize as it soaks up the juices in the crockpot. However, if you are short on time, you can still enjoy this chicken by cooking it on high for three to four hours.

How do I make sure my roast chicken isn’t dry?

Be sure to not overcook the chicken! Once it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, it is done cooking. Use the cooking times as a guideline and check your chicken with an internal thermometer to ensure doneness and avoid overcooking, which can result in dry chicken.

Second, do not skip on the vegetables. The vegetables release moisture as they cook, helping to create a moist environment for the chicken to cook in. This helps create a juicy chicken.

More Slow Cooker Recipes:

• Crockpot Little Smokies
• Easy Crockpot Chili
• Boston Baked Beans
• Spare Ribs
• Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
• Tuscan White Bean Soup
• Chicken Gyro Bowls
• Beef Stew
• Kielbasa Kapusta
• Sausage and Peppers
• Honey Baked Ham
• Ham Chowder
• Pot Roast