Easy Crockpot Whole Chicken
A simple and flavorful recipe for cooking a whole chicken in the crockpot with minimal effort and maximum tenderness.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4.5 lb whole chicken, giblets removed
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Remove giblets from the chicken cavity and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity. Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat.
- Place chicken in the crockpot breast-side up. Pour chicken broth or water around the sides of the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
Serve with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.