{"id":17824,"date":"2020-01-14T14:40:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T19:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowlofdelicious.com\/?p=17824"},"modified":"2021-09-30T10:31:51","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T14:31:51","slug":"slow-cooker-whole-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowlofdelicious.com\/slow-cooker-whole-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook a Whole Chicken in a Slow Cooker"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever wonder how to cook a whole chicken in your slow cooker? All you need is TWO ingredients, FIVE MINUTES of prep<\/strong>, and your trusty crockpot for this easy super juicy, fall-off-the-bone tender chicken<\/strong>. Use the meat throughout the week for recipes, meal prep, and get homemade chicken stock out of it, too<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

When I’m feeling fancy, I love roasting a whole chicken in my Dutch oven<\/a>. But when my need for chicken is more utilitarian, I turn to my crockpot.<\/p>\n

Cooking a whole chicken in your slow cooker is one of the easiest, cheapest, and most beneficial things<\/strong> you can do for successful meal planning<\/strong>. It’s such a great homemade alternative to buying a store-bought rotisserie chicken!<\/p>\n

You can use the meat in salads or in any number of soup, casserole, or other recipes throughout the week!<\/p>\n

All you need for this recipe is a whole chicken and an onion<\/strong>, plus some salt, pepper, and water. And a couple (optional)<\/em> fresh rosemary sprigs. The chicken comes out sooo juicy and moist every time!<\/p>\n

And I love that this recipe ALSO makes chicken stock<\/strong>, which you can keep in your freezer for another day.<\/p>\n

Are you ready to find out how easy it is to make a whole chicken in your slow cooker? Let’s go!<\/p>\n

How to make a slow cooker whole chicken<\/h2>\n
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  1. Add a layer of sliced onions to the bottom of your crockpot.<\/li>\n
  2. Place a whole chicken, patted dry and seasoned liberally with salt and pepper, on top of the onions.<\/li>\n
  3. Pour some water in the slow cooker around the chicken (to make stock as well)<\/em>.<\/li>\n
  4. Add a couple rosemary sprigs on top and cook on high for 4 hours. DONE!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"How<\/p>\n

    When the chicken is finished cooking, remove the rosemary sprigs and discard.<\/p>\n

    Then, place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet or carving board and allow to rest for 10 minutes before cutting it up. This will allow the juices to redistribute and keep the meat really moist and tender.<\/p>\n

    \"Taking<\/p>\n

    Tips and Tricks<\/h2>\n