This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken recipe is a great way to make a flavorful, juicy chicken. You can even add veggies to make this a complete meal in your slow cooker! This is such a budget friendly, easy crockpot recipe. With flavorful, tender chicken meat like on a rotisserie style chicken, seasoned chicken skin, and a delicious gravy. Yay for crock pot dinners! Show
Slow Cooker Chicken is perfect for Sunday dinner, or any day of the week that you have the time to make a roasted chicken the easy way! This is one of our favorite ways to cook a chicken. With just a few minutes of prep time, this crockpot whole chicken recipe will give you a wonderful main dish to feed the whole family that you only had to put minimal effort in to making! Can You Put Raw Chicken in a Slow Cooker?Yes, you can put raw chicken in a crock pot. It is perfectly safe to cook raw meats in slow cookers and crock pots. Can I Cook a Frozen Chicken in the Slow Cooker?• It is generally not recommended to cook a chicken from frozen in a crock pot. The reason is that the meat will spend too much time in the temperature “danger zone” of 40°F-140°F, where bacteria can grow. Can You Overcook Chicken in a Crock Pot?
Do I Need to Add any Liquid to the Slow Cooker?No, the chicken will release plenty of chicken juices. But if you are unsure, or you want more gravy, you can add 1/2 cup of water or chicken broth. Do I Need to Brown the Chicken Before Slow Cooking?
How to Make a Slow Cooker Roast ChickenIngredients You Will Need:• 3 to 5 pound Whole Young Chicken
To Make a Simple GravyA Slow Cooker Whole Chicken yields a fair amount of chicken broth. To make a simple gravy: Mix together 1-2 Tablespoons of cornstarch and 1-2 Tablespoons of cold water (equal amounts). Whisk into the hot drippings in the crock and stir well until thickened. Can I add Potatoes or Vegetables?Yes you can. If there is enough room in the slow cooker you can add some onion, potatoes, carrots, other root vegetables, or mushrooms, etc. for a complete meal. Place the chicken on top with the vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker. What if I Want a Crispy Skin?You can crisp the chicken skin as an optional step. After the chicken cooks, transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet pan or a baking dish and broil in the oven for about 5 minutes or until the chicken skin is golden brown and crispy. Can I Make This in the Pressure Cooker?• Although slow cooking a chicken gives you a wonderful result, you can also use your Instant Pot to
cook a whole chicken. More Chicken Slow Cooker RecipesSlow Cooker Salsa Chicken What to Make with Leftover Chicken MeatHere are some chicken recipes you can make with leftover chicken. Storing Leftover Cooked ChickenPlace leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To Freeze Leftover ChickenWrap the chicken in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, or an airtight container. Freeze up to 3 months. I think this is one of the easiest slow cooker chicken recipes out there, with amazing results! I hope you will give this Slow Cooker Whole Chicken recipe a try. This is so versatile and allows you to make a meal with less stress! If you make this easy meal of a slow-cooker roast chicken recipe, please let me know. You can leave a comment with a star rating below. I’d like to know how you liked it!
Spice Rub (or use your favorite blend)
Add Veggies to the bottom of the pot if desired: Onion, potatoes, celery, carrot, etc. To Make a Simple GravyMix together 1-2 Tablespoons of cornstarch and 1-2 Tablespoons of cold water (equal amounts). Whisk into the hot drippings in the crock and stir well until thickened. Serving: 3oz | Calories: 195kcal How do you cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker?Evenly coat the outside of the chicken with a mixture of paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook the chicken breast-side up for 4 to 5 hours on the high setting, or 6 to 8 hours on low. The juices should run clear when the thickest part of the chicken breast and thigh are pierced with a knife.
Is it better to cook crockpot chicken on high or low?Always cook your boneless skinless chicken breasts on LOW for the best results. I do not recommend cooking boneless chicken breast on HIGH, as it will become very dry, even if you check it early. On high, the chicken turns out drier; I consistently have the best results with low.
How long should you crockpot chicken?Cover your crock pot and cook chicken breasts on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Chicken is done when the internal temp reaches 165 degrees F. Use chicken in your favorite recipes. Perfect for shredding!
Can you overcook chicken in crockpot on low?Can you overcook chicken in the slow cooker? Yes, it is possible! If the meat is cooked too long it could end up dry and not juicy and tender. The recommended times in my recipe are ideal for juicy results, but if you use less chicken than the recipe calls for I would recommend checking it sooner.
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