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How To Cook A Whole Chicken In The Crock Pot

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How to cook a whole chicken in the crockpot. Now let me say, that sounds way scarier than it should.  I love to make the whole chicken this way to shred the chicken to use in soups, sandwiches, and casseroles.  Perfect way not to warm up the house in the summertime. 

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First made in 2015 and updated in 2020

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I have this huge habit of going to the grocery store every time. One of the first things I do is scope out the markdowns and close dates. I don’t discriminate; I love the dairy, deli, produce, bakery, and meat department markdowns! 

I rely on the meat department to help lower my food budget with their markdowns.  We recently made Cocoa Cola Butt Chicken and realized we should try different whole chicken recipes. What better way than the crockpot!! 

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 Now I make the whole chicken most commonly in my 8-quart crockpot, but this would also work in a 6-quart crockpot as well.

Ingredients For Whole Chicken In The Crock Pot:

  • Whole Chicken
  • Season All
  • Paprika
  • Minced Onion
  • Salt
  • Pepper
 

How To Cook A Whole Chicken In A Crock Pot:

Spray your crockpot with nonstick spray.

Make at least four foil balls depending on how big your chicken is; now, I had asked a girlfriend that said to put the chicken on potatoes.   I had no potatoes, so I headed to Pinterest and found this method from Number 2 Pencil worked out perfectly for us!! Saved me the last minute trip to the store for potatoes!

4 Tin Foil Balls In bottom of 8 quart crock pot

Remove the chicken guts and wash off with water, I also made sure to rinse out the inside cavity a bit. 

Pat dry your whole chicken with a paper towel and place the chicken on a plate.

Season to taste with your seasoning salt, paprika, salt, and pepper

Seasoned Whole Chicken In Crock pot Before Cooking

Shake a bit over a plate and then place the whole chicken on the foil balls.

Be sure to place the chicken on the bottom side down meaning the breast side up.

Shake a bit of minced onion onto the chicken; my minced garlic did not stay on when I did it on the plate, so I did more in the crockpot. 

Cooked Whole Chicken in Crockpot

Cook on low for 6-8 hours in your crockpot.  

Cooked Whole Chicken on White plate out of crockpot

Ensure chicken is cooked to 165 degrees for food safety with a Food Thermometer to ensure it’s properly cooked.

Cooked Whole Chicken meat served with baby bok choy, white rice, and crescent roll

Seasoning For Whole Chicken In The Crockpot: 

  • Lemon Pepper Whole Chicken
  • Fajita Seasoning 
  • Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning

What To Serve With Chicken in The Crockpot

  • Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes
  • Green Salads
  • Classic Green Bean Casserole
  • Garlic Parmesan Biscuit Pull-Apart Bread
  • Oven Roasted Acorn Squash

What is your favorite way to cook Whole Chickens? 

Crockpot Recipes To Check Out

Crockpots are versatile and perfect for making meals without much work or effort. I use mine constantly! Below are some of my favorite collections of recipes I’ve made in my kitchen. Slow Cooker recipes are an easy way to get dinner on the table.

  • Chicken Crockpot Recipes
  • Crockpot Soup Recipes
  • Weeknight Dinner Recipes
  • Ground Beef Crockpot Dinners
  • Crockpot Cinnamon Rolls
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How To Cook A Whole Chicken In The Crock Pot

How To Cook A Whole Chicken In The Crockpot is so much easier then it sounds!! The meat will turn out moist and tender as well, perfect to make other meals out of as well.  
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken, crockpot, Whole chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 6 hours hours
Total Time 6 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 19kcal
Author Jenny

Equipment

  • crockpot
  • Tin foil
  • Nonstick Spray

Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Chicken
  • Season All
  • Paprika
  • Minced Onion
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • Spray your crockpot with the nonstick spray, I personally prefer my 8 quart Crock Pot when I make the whole chicken.
  • Make at least four foil balls depending on how big your chicken is.
  • Remove the chicken guts and wash off with water, I also made sure to rinse out the inside cavity a bit. 
  • Pat dry your whole chicken with a paper towel and place the chicken on a plate.
  • Season to taste with your seasoning salt, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Shake a bit over a plate and then place the whole chicken on the foil balls.
  • Be sure to place the chicken on the bottom side down meaning the breast side up.
  • Shake a bit of minced onion onto the chicken, my minced garlic did not stay on when I did it on the plate so I did more in the crockpot. 
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours
  • Ensure chicken is cooked to 165 degrees for food safety with a Food Thermometer to ensure its properly cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 19kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 38mg | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Julie Wood says

    August 10, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    I have always wanted to learn how to cook a whole chicken in the Crock Pot, and now I found this awesome recipe on your blog. Thanks so much for sharing, and it looks so easy!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      August 12, 2015 at 11:41 AM

      It really was easy we loved the chicken!

      Reply
  2. CR Williams says

    August 10, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    I always wanted a crockpot hopefully I will be able to get one, oneday.

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      August 12, 2015 at 11:41 AM

      I would be lost with out mine! Watch Black Friday ads they go really cheap that time of eyar.

      Reply
  3. Kimberly M. says

    August 10, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    I love crock pot cooking. You throw everything in and let it cook all day. This recipe sounds wonderful. I’ll definitely have to try it.

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      August 12, 2015 at 11:42 AM

      Agreed!! It’s a life saver for me with soccer season!

      Reply
  4. Mary L says

    August 11, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    I always cook my chicken with breast down, it makes a moister breast. Not pretty, but very moist and tender. For a full meal I add sliced onions, potatoes and carrots on top of the chicken. Dinner done when we get home.

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      August 12, 2015 at 11:44 AM

      That sounds amazing!! I never thought to try that out sounds like an easy dinner!

      Reply
    • sue says

      February 27, 2017 at 4:50 AM

      I accidentally did breast down once and will never go back. It makes sense–the juices run down and through the breast keeping it moist.

      Reply
  5. Rosie says

    August 14, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    I’ve cooked cut up chicken, but never a whole chicken. I want to try this! oh boy does it look good!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      August 16, 2015 at 10:25 AM

      It was so easy to make up! Let me know if you try it.

      Reply
  6. Jenny says

    August 18, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    What an easy way to cook a whole chicken! I actually have one defrosting in my fridge that I planned to put on the grill, but it may go in the crockpot now!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      August 22, 2015 at 6:37 PM

      It is so easy to make in the crock pot! I need to do another whole chicken on our grill again!

      Reply
  7. Chrissa says

    August 19, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    I always make chicken in the crockpot but have never tried the tin foil trick! I need to make your version!

    Reply
    • Jenny says

      August 22, 2015 at 6:43 PM

      It worked out great!!! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Sara Schwab says

    August 25, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    this looks really good I love to make this

    Reply
  9. Erika says

    September 9, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Do you think it’s possible to cook a whole turkey in a crockpot?

    Reply
  10. angie says

    August 3, 2016 at 10:39 AM

    love my crock pot any time of the year but especially summer time. This recipe will help me do so much. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  11. DIY Thrill says

    August 4, 2016 at 10:20 PM

    This looks amazing! I guess I know what I’ll be having for dinner tomorrow! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Debra says

    August 7, 2016 at 7:09 PM

    I love using the crockpot. It makes preparing dinner so easy and this recipe sounds delicious.

    Reply
  13. Deb says

    August 13, 2016 at 11:15 PM

    I have been making crockpot chicken this way for years. Always very good and juicy!

    Reply
  14. Dalia Hoover says

    August 30, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    Have you tried to cook it on low? I’m wondering how long.

    Reply
  15. Courtney says

    August 18, 2019 at 3:15 PM

    I really want to try this! Is the skin edible and or crispy? I’ve heard of placing a towel over the crockpot and then the lid to help this process, does anyone know if it’s true?

    Reply
  16. Mary says

    March 29, 2021 at 10:30 AM

    I also have cooked whole chickens in the crockpot for years, but never used foil. I also use liners saves a lot of cleanup. I also cook the chicken breasts down. Mine have always turned out yummy.

    Reply

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