First time visiting The Little Kitchen? Start Here. This recipe for crockpot whole chicken is a wonderful recipe to make during the week or a weekend meal. It's really easy to put together with spices along with vegetables. We have made this recipe for slow cooker whole chicken and vegetables over and over again! This recipe was originally published in February I just updated the photos and added some recipe notes based on the many comments and questions I have received over the years. This recipe is a family favorite of ours and I hope you'll enjoy it if you try it! My friend piqued my curiosity when she told me about her co-worker bringing in a slow cooker to work making crockpot whole chicken it for an entire day.

How to make a whole chicken in a crock pot:
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
This Crockpot Whole Chicken recipe makes a succulent roast chicken with minimal effort. This is delicious served alongside Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes. 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. Put it under the broiler for a few minutes to get that same crispy skin you love from a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
How to Cook a Whole Chicken in a Crock Pot
Forget buying a rotisserie chicken at the store and make this simple and chemical-free Slow Cooker Whole Chicken. We rarely buy precooked chicken at the store anymore and instead make this classic whole chicken recipe or whole chicken and stuffing. Try one of these methods if you prefer something other than carrots and onion. You can make a wonderful gravy from the drippings from this whole chicken. Try one of these options:. Want to make more magic in your crockpot? Stay up to date and subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest and YouTube. Nutrition info is auto-generated.
Cooking a chicken in a slow cooker makes it very succulent and packed full of flavour. This simple, freezable recipe is perfect for feeding a family. Preheat the slow cooker if necessary. Put the onion and carrot in the base of the stock pot to form a protective layer to sit the chicken on, and add ml boiling water. Gently ease the chicken skin away from the breast. Stir some salt and pepper into the butter and push the butter under the skin.