Cook a whole chicken in a Crock Pot and you will never look at your slow cooker the same. It was one of the easiest things I’ve made in in the slow cooker. It’s the perfect final recipe in a our month-long, mouth-watering Crock-tober series, I hope you’ve enjoyed the series as much as I have! Don’t start sobbing in your slow cooker, there will be more Crock Pot recipes. . . I can’t just stop slow cooking, it’s too easy.
INGREDIENTS
Whole roasting chicken, 3-5 pounds
Optional: Olive oil, garlic, paprika, rosemary. . . whatever “extra” flavors you might want.
DIRECTIONS
1.) Take the whole chicken out of the package. Pull out the innards from the chicken cavity (I hate this part, I really do, but I just try to remind myself how much money I’m saving). I cut off any excess fat flaps (gross, but true). Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel.
2.) Place whole chicken breast side down in the slow cooker. If you want to get fancy you can season it. Or not. I decided to drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt and rub with minced garlic (two cloves) and fresh chopped rosemary from my yard. Totally optional. Do not add any liquid, it will magically make it’s own.
3.) Turn on low for 7 hours (if you have a smaller bird, maybe 6 hours?)
4.) Stick a fork in it – because it’s done! Mine was falling apart after 7 hours.
I probably should have cooked it more like 6 hours. It should pull from the bone a little to indicate it’s cooked, but if you are at all uncertain, just measure the meat temperature and confirm it’s at least 165 degrees (according to FDA Food Safety website). We ate ours with potatoes and peas. Yum.
Don’t throw the bones out! Throw everything extra back into the slow cooker and make yourself some homemade slow cooker chicken broth while you sleep.
This is the lowest price ever on Amazon for this Crock-Pot SCVT650-PS 6-1/2-Quart Programmable Touchscreen Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel – at $62.64 (reg. $119.99).
Christy says
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Dana says
Have 2 whole chicken we got for about $1 a piece from Target. One for beer can chicken and may try this recipe above for the other 🙂
Diana says
Love your Crock Pot series. I will have to try the roast chicken again, last time I did add liquid because I was worried it would dry out & it was really soupy.
TIna Clum says
Yum yum yum and frugal
Crystal S. says
Loved this series! We have tried 2 so far, but super excited to try out more!
Beth says
I must make this…time to dust off my crock pot. Thanks.
Yuka L. says
Love your Crocktober series, great recipes!
Stacy says
Will have to try this one! I have only ever used the oven. Thanks!
Renee B. says
Never tried it in the crockpot before – can’t wait to try it that way!
Jessica says
Thank you for the opportunity to win! I love your crockpot posts!
Cheryl Imperato says
Making this tonight! Looks yummy!
Kristen W. says
YUM! I LOVE crock pot chicken! Super easy and delicious for days!
Shelly :) says
Happy Halloween! 🙂
Pam says
I definitely need to try this! Thank you!
Jenn B says
I am going to try this next week! I just roasted a chicken in the oven and it was super easy, also. I made my own broth and I froze the broth and shredded chicken and I am looking forward to using it for recipes in the future! I love the flavor of a roasted chicken…
Julie says
Looks good!
melissa says
I slow cooked a chicken yesterday for the first time and I was amazed at how easy it was to get the meat off. No need for a knife or anything. I think this is how I will cook a whole chicken from now on!!!! 🙂
Caroline says
The chicken sounds good.
Marsha says
I love cooking whole chickens but have only done it in the oven. Will try the crock pot next time!
Theresa says
Great recipes! Thanks for your hard work
Jenni says
LOVE all the recipes! Thank you!
Lamyai says
I like to try thie rescipe.
Michelle says
Looks great and easy… can’t wait to try the recipe! Thanks for all you do!!
Carole says
I have enjoyed your Crocktober series, and will have to deffinately try this recipe. Would also enjoy the gift card.
Kelli says
Love your crock pot series! I am such a fan of crock pot cooking to bring back the traditional “family meal” time. It’s so easy and makes it so people can actually sit down together and have dinner. Thanks queenbee. Love it!
Dawn says
This looks so easy so yummy. I can’t wait to try this. Thanks for this generous giveaway.
Donna says
Can’t wait to make one of my own.
LeAnn says
My boys love roasted chicken!
Lamyai says
I like your slow cooker series. I would like to try this rescipe. I tried your slow cooker caramel rescipe, it turned out great thank you.
Heather says
I love your ideas! This is super easy and is also good for shredding!
Danielle P says
Happy Halloween! Thanks for the opportunity!
Barb says
I shop at Freddys regularly and $25 would be great to go towards the next shop!! Thanks
Julie2 says
I love that you bowl looks very Queen-bee-ish.
I really liked your crock-tober series. I made the refried beans yesterday & will do this chicken tomorrow. I always forget do to the broth afterwards, so will make sure not to miss it this time.
Marie says
I’m easily grossed out by raw chicken so raw chicken innards really scare me! But…I may just have to try this! The end product looks delicious!
Susan says
Another great slow cooker recipe….cant wait to try it
Tracy says
This chicken looks yummy…gonna have to try it. 🙂
Christianne says
Tried your crock pot chicken recipe and it was delish!!
Sarah b says
I need to try a whole chicken in a crockpot!
Alisha says
THAT looks super awesome! I may have to try to sneak a whole chicken passed my husband and make sandwiches or put them pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes and onions! I have noticed that the price on whole chickens have been quite low lately at FM.
Pua C says
I love to cook my meals in the crockpot – no fuss, no muss. Fred Meyer also has GREAT deals!!
shelly says
Love using my slow cooker – and chicken is so easy!
Steph says
Thanks for the Crocktober series and the giveaway too!
Julie A. says
I have been loving my crockpot too!
Lisa says
would love to try this chicken recipe!!
Laureen V says
Thanks for the slow cooker recipe.
Amy says
Thank you for all your ideas and hints to save money!!!
Donna says
We LOVE cooking chickens in the crock pot! So easy and tasty! And the leftovers last for days!
Vanessa says
This looks like something i would love to try! Thanks for sharing and for all you do. 🙂
Kathryn says
OMG, I’m such a slow-cooker fan! Especially in the dark, dank days of winter; nothing better than the smells of dinner!
Bea says
Loved your crock pot series. Thanks. It would be wonderful to win the Fred Meyer gift card.