Crockpot Whole Chicken always turns out so juicy, tender, and cooked evenly throughout! A seasoned whole chicken is slowly cooked to perfection on top of a medley of fresh veggies. I think this might be the easiest way to cook a whole chicken!
Slow cooked in sweet onions, bell peppers, and savory seasonings, this slow cooker whole chicken always turns out so juicy and delicious. Pop it under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp up the skin and you have a rotisserie chicken without all the work! If your life is nearly as hectic and busy as mine is, you need EASY recipes like this one to get the job done. This Crockpot whole chicken takes just 5 minutes to prep – that’s my kind of recipe!
What’s in this Crockpot whole chicken recipe?
You might already have everything you need to make a whole chicken in the Crockpot in your kitchen right now!
- Whole Chicken: I like to use 3.5 to 4.5 pound whole chickens in my slow cooker. These sizes seem to fit just perfectly with the veggies.
- Veggies: Onions, bell peppers and celery really infuse the chicken with the best flavor.
- Seasonings: A simple mix of garlic powder, onion powder, salt and poultry seasoning is all you need!
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How to Store and Reheat
You can store leftover cooked chicken in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. Just make sure it’s kept in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer or oven. Or, use your leftover chicken in a number of recipes!
How to Freeze
You can freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months. Just make sure to let it fully cool to room temperature prior to freezing in an airtight container.
Notes and Tips
- You can make a gravy with the veggies. Just add broth and cornstarch and bring to a boil to make a delicious, easy gravy!
- Adjust the poultry seasoning to your liking. If you like a milder seasoning, use less poultry seasoning. But, if you like more flavor, add a little more.
- Add more seasoning when broiling. If you want more flavor to your crispy skin, you can add a little more dry rub before placing the chicken in the broiler.
Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken gizzards etc. removed (about 4lb)
- 1 sweet onion roughly chopped
- 1 bell pepper roughly chopped
- 1 celery rib roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning this amount depends on the size of the bird and your seasoning preference – if you like it milder don’t use as much
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Take some kitchen foil and create a ring on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the bottom of the pot.1 sweet onion, 1 bell pepper, 1 celery rib
- Create two strips of foil (by folding over and over) and let them hang over the sides.
- Mix together the seasonings.½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Pat dry the chicken, then rub the seasoning all over the bird.1 whole chicken
- Place the chicken inside the slow cooker, on top of the foil strips (and the ring). The foil strips are there to use as handles to lift the bird out once cooked – they do tend to be fall apart tender.
- Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 4-6 hours, or LOW for 6-8 hours. This timing will vary depending on the size of the bird and your slow cooker.
- When the chicken is ready, (and a thermometer used inside the breast reads 180°F) remove the chicken and put into an oven safe dish.
- Broil for 5 minutes until you get a nice crispy, browned look.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- The vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker are there to add flavor to the juices of the chicken.
- If you would like to make a gravy, just add broth and cornstarch, bring to a boil then strain the gravy.
How to Make Crockpot Whole Chicken Step by Step
Prepare the Crockpot: Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray. Take some kitchen foil and create a ring on the bottom of the slow cooker. Add 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped bell pepper and 1 chopped celery rib to the bottom of the pot. Create two strips of foil (by folding over and over) and let them hang over the sides.
Make the seasoning blend: Mix together ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning.
Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and rub it with the seasoning mixture.
Slow cook the chicken: Place the chicken inside the slow cooker, on top of the foil strips (and the ring). The foil strips are there to use as handles to lift the bird out once cooked – they do tend to be fall apart tender. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 4-6 hours, or LOW for 6-8 hours. This timing will vary depending on the size of the bird and your slow cooker.
Broil the chicken: When the chicken is ready, (and a thermometer used inside the breast reads 180°F) remove the chicken and put into an oven safe dish. Broil for 5 minutes until you get a nice crispy, browned look.
Great chicken
Thanks for stopping by, Rick!