This slow cooker whole chicken is a rotisserie style seasoned chicken made with the help of the crock pot. It’s a super easy dinner option and the leftover chicken can be used in countless other dishes!
I love rotisserie chicken, but it can be pricey and is often filled with sodium and sometimes even preservatives and other questionable ingredients. This slow cooker roasted chicken has just a few minutes of prep time, you can set it in the morning and come home to have dinner waiting for you! You simply can’t go wrong with slow cooker comfort food classics like slow cooker brisket, slow cooker beef bourguignon and a whole chicken. This is an all time favorite recipe in my house, along with my famous baked chicken wings.
For the longest time, every time I went to Costco I’d pick up one of their rotisserie chickens for a cheap and easy meal. Then one day I read the ingredient list, and there are some additives in those chickens that I’d rather not feed my family. This slow cooker whole chicken is SO easy to make, and you can have a fresh cooked rotisserie style chicken any time you want with more natural ingredients!
Research conducted by USDA FSIS indicates it’s safe to cook large cuts of meat and poultry in a slow cooker.
Can you cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker?
Yes you can! The first step is to choose your chicken, I like to use organic whenever possible. You want to make sure that your chicken will fit inside your crock pot, I use my larger oval crock pot for this task which is big enough to accommodate almost any sized chicken. If you’re using a smaller round slow cooker, opt for a smaller bird.
The chicken gets coated in a simple spice blend, then placed in the slow cooker atop a ring of foil. The foil acts as a rack to keep the chicken from steaming in its own juices as it cooks.
Is it safe to cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker?
It is safe to cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker, but it’s typically recommended that you cook the chicken on high heat for at least one hour for food safety purposes. This recipe calls for cooking the chicken on high heat for the entire cook time.
Cooking a whole chicken in the Crockpot | Slow Cooker Recipes
FAQ
How long can you leave chicken in slow cooker on low?
Is it safe to cook on low in slow cooker?
What happens if you overcook chicken in a slow cooker?
Are slow cookers safe for cooking chicken and meat?
I’ve read that keeping food at such a low temperature might be dangerou–is it true? Although it seems that cooking food at such a low temperature might be dangerous, slow cookers are, in fact safe, according to the USDA.
Can one eat chicken while on a diet?
If it’s not a vegetarian, vegan diet, with restrictions on animal protein, more specifically chicken, it’s okay to eat chicken. It is recommended to consume preferably organic chicken and to have healthy habits and lifestyle.
Can you cook chicken in a slow cooker?
Slow cookers are generally considered safe for cooking chicken. The low temperature of the slow cooker allows for the chicken to cook evenly and thoroughly, eliminating any potential bacteria. Additionally, slow cookers have a lid that keeps the heat and moisture in, which creates a steamy environment that helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Should you preheat a slow cooker before adding chicken?
The same applies to your slow cooker. For the best results, preheat the slow cooker before adding the chicken. This is particularly important if you are searing the chicken first or adding sauteed aromatics, like garlic or onions. If you skip this step, it could tack an additional 15-20 minutes of cooking time.