You’ll never buy a rotisserie chicken again.

Here’s how to roast a whole chicken in the slow cooker.

You are going to be shocked at how EASY it is to Roast a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot. The finished product is a moist, rotisserie like chicken.

Start this recipe in the morning and have the chicken ready to rock by dinner time. Serve with some beautiful veggies and use the leftovers the next day for some chicken salad or some homemade chicken noodle soup!

QUICK TIPS

If I use chunks of root vegetables in place of the crumpled foil, won’t they burn?

Nope! The juices from the bird will keep them moist. They will be the best tasting veggies around!

Can I use different seasonings on my roast chicken?

Sure! This is just the way I like to season it. You can rub the bird with pepper, rosemary, thyme – whatever floats your boat. Just don’t leave out the salt.

If I have leftovers, what can I do with them?

There are tons of ways to use up leftover roast chicken. Slice it for sandwiches. Chop it and add it to chicken noodle soup. Use it in your favorite chicken salad recipe, or bake it into a homemade chicken pot pie. The chicken possibilities are endless.

Whole Chicken in the Crockpot

Ingredients:

1 (4lb) whole chicken, insides removed and washed/patted dry

1/2 TB of paprika

2 TB all purpose seasoning ( such as Mrs. Dash or Archer Farms House Blend)

1/2 TB garlic powder

1 tsp salt

Directions:

Start by mixing together paprika, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder and salt.

Place 4 medium sized foil balls in bottom of crockpot. This will act as a stand to prevent the chicken from drying out.

NOTE: You can also use large 2 inch chunks of root vegetables ( potatoes, carrots, onions, turnips) instead of foil for your chicken stand. The when chicken is done, you ALSO have flavorful veggies too!

Rub seasoning over your entire chicken (including the inside of the bird). Place on top of foil balls. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 – 5 hours, or LOW for 6 1/2 – 7 hours.



Serve with some roasted veggies, mashed potatoes and out favorite cheesy rolls!



Got leftovers? Use that chicken in one of these recipes!

1. Avocado Chicken Enchiladas

2. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

3. Cheesy Hot Wing Dip

4. Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

5. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

6. Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

7. Avocado Chicken Salad

8. Chinese Chicken and Rice Soup

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Corey, Darryl, Big D & Little D

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Slow Cooker: Here is one of my favorite crockpots!

Looking for more free recipes? Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. 4.42 from 55 votes How to Roast a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot You are going to be shocked at how EASY it is to Roast a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot. The finished product is a moist, rotisserie like chicken. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 hours Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes Serves: 4 Hover over "serves" value to reveal recipe scaler Calories: 422 Author: Corey Valley Print Pin This Ingredients 1 4lb whole chicken, insides removed and washed/patted dry

1/2 TB of paprika

2 TB all purpose seasoning such as Mrs. Dash or Archer Farms House Blend

1/2 TB garlic powder

1 tsp salt Instructions Start by mixing together paprika, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder and salt.

Place 4 medium sized foil balls in bottom of crockpot. This will act as a stand to prevent the chicken from drying out.

Rub seasoning over your entire chicken (including the inside of the bird). Place on top of foil balls. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 - 5 hours, or LOW for 6 1/2 - 7 hours. Nutrition Information: Calories: 422 kcal (21%) Carbohydrates: 2 g (1%) Protein: 35 g (70%) Fat: 15 g (23%) Saturated Fat: 4 g (20%) Cholesterol: 142 mg (47%) Sodium: 716 mg (30%) Potassium: 408 mg (12%) Vitamin A: 745 IU (15%) Vitamin C: 3.3 mg (4%) Calcium: 43 mg (4%) Iron: 2.7 mg (15%)