Description
This Crockpot Whole Chicken recipe is all about ease and flavor. With just 10 minutes of preparation, enjoy a tender, juicy chicken seasoned perfectly, alongside delicious carrots and red potatoes. Perfect for quick dinners and homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 pounds roasting chicken, bag and giblets removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound red potatoes, about 5 medium, cut into wedges
- 2 medium carrots, cut into pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray, using a 6-quart slow cooker for best fit.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and combine the seasonings in a small bowl, then sprinkle them over the chicken.
- Tuck the chicken wings beneath the chicken to prevent burning.
- Place the cut vegetables at the bottom of the slow cooker and set the chicken on top.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, monitoring with an instant-read thermometer for a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Preheat the broiler and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; place the chicken under the broiler for 5 to 10 minutes until golden brown, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Tent the chicken with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- If the vegetables are not done when the chicken is ready, cover the slow cooker and turn it to high until the vegetables are soft.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the olive oil and seasonings for a couple of hours before cooking.
Use leftover chicken in salads, sandwiches, or soups for extra meal options.
Keep an eye on the broiler to ensure the chicken doesn’t burn during the browning process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg