Best 6 Whole Rubbed Chicken In A Crock Pot Recipes

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If you're seeking an effortless and delectable approach to preparing a whole chicken, look no further than the comfort of your crock pot. This convenient kitchen appliance transforms a succulent whole chicken, coated in a flavorful rub, into a tender and juicy culinary masterpiece. With minimal effort and a few simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying and savory dish that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for cooking whole rubbed chicken in a crock pot, ensuring a moist and flavorful experience with every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT WHOLE CHICKEN



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Tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken! Skip the overnight refrigeration if you are in a hurry. For variety, eliminate the onion and substitute a quartered lemon or two, stuffed into the chicken cavity. Chef Shapeweaver had a good suggestion: Use Fajita Seasoning Mix #28011 as another variation. Thanks! The standard size slow cookers are a bit too small and a whole chicken won't fit. You'll need a 6-quart slow cooker for this recipe.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 23h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 teaspoons salt (per recipe reviews, 2 tsp is better)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large roasting chicken (with pop-up timer if possible)
1 cup chopped onion (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the spices.
  • Remove any giblets from chicken and clean chicken.
  • Rub spice mixture onto the chicken.
  • Place in resealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight. (I usually skip this step because I'm always in a hurry).
  • When ready to cook, put chopped onion in bottom of crock pot.
  • Add chicken. No liquid is needed, the chicken will make its own juices.
  • Cook on low 4-8 hours.
  • Note: I highly recommend a pop-up timer in the chicken because some crock pots cook faster/slower than others (my crock pot cooks this recipe in 4-5 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 106.9, Sodium 2426.8, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 25.6

THE BEST WHOLE CHICKEN IN A CROCK POT



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Make and share this The Best Whole Chicken in a Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by my kids mom

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (red)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 onion
1 large chicken

Steps:

  • Combine the dried spices in a small bowl.
  • Loosely chop the onion and place it in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Remove any giblets from the chicken and then rub the spice mixture all over. You can even put some of the spices inside the cavity and under the skin covering the breasts.
  • Put prepared chicken on top of the onions in the slow cooker, cover it, and turn it on to high. There is no need to add any liquid.
  • Cook for 4 - 5 hours on high (for a 3 or 4 pound chicken) or until the chicken is falling off the bone. Don't forget to make your homemade stock with the leftover bones!

SLOW-COOKER RANCH-RUBBED WHOLE CHICKEN



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Slow-Cooker Ranch-Rubbed Whole Chicken

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 whole chicken
1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix
1 lemon
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place the chicken into the pot of a slow cooker and rub the seasoning mix all over the skin and inside the cavity of the chicken. Stuff the lemon halves into the cavity, then pour broth around the chicken.
  • Following manufacturer's instructions, set to cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6 hours, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Place oven rack in the center of the oven; turn on the broiler.
  • Transfer chicken to a shallow baking dish or rimmed baking sheet and broil until the skin is golden brown and crisp, about 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

WHOLE CHICKEN SLOW COOKER RECIPE



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Makes great, spicy, juicy chicken with little work. Get a chicken with a pop-up timer if you can.

Provided by bhbitts

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 12h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 whole whole chicken

Steps:

  • Mix salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Rub seasoning mixture over the entire chicken to evenly season. Put rubbed chicken into a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove chicken from bag and cook in slow cooker on Low until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 8 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1239 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SLOW-COOKER ROAST CHICKEN



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It's easy to make a whole chicken in a slow cooker. We save the shredded chicken to use during busy weeks. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 to 5 lbs.)

Steps:

  • Place carrots and onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix garlic and oil. In another bowl, mix dry seasonings., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken breast; rub garlic mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. , Place chicken in slow cooker over carrots and onions, breast side up; sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads at least 170°., Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Discard vegetables. Let chicken stand 15 minutes before carving., Freeze option: Cool chicken pieces and any juices. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 44g protein.

GARLIC-ROSEMARY SLOW COOKER WHOLE CHICKEN



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Once you try making a whole chicken in the slow cooker, you'll never want to roast it the old way again. In the slow cooker you'll get the moistest, most fool-proof, and hands-off whole chicken that you'll ever make. This recipe uses generous amounts of rosemary and garlic that not only infuse into the chicken, but also season the potatoes that cook underneath the chicken for a savory one-pot meal.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (4 to 6 pound) whole roasting chicken
6 cloves garlic, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons rosemary
freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add onion over the top of the potatoes.
  • Remove the chicken parts inside the cavity and pat the outside of the chicken dry. Slice deep, garlic clove-width slits into your chicken with a knife. Make 4 cuts on each side of the chicken, and 1 in each of the drumsticks. Stick a sliver of garlic deep into each cut. Place the remaining chunks of garlic into the cavity.
  • Starting on the back of the chicken, season generously with about 1/2 of the rosemary and cracked salt and pepper. Add some seasoning inside the chicken's cavity as well. Flip the chicken and place it breast side up in the slow cooker on top of the potatoes and onions. Season the top of the chicken generously with the remaining rosemary and more cracked salt and pepper.
  • Cook on Low until the chicken is cooked through completely and the juices run clear when the chicken is cut, 8 to 10 hours, depending on the size. Serve with the potatoes and onions from the pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 189.6 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 64.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 217.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: A whole chicken weighing between 3 and 4 pounds is ideal for this recipe.
  • Prepare the chicken: Remove the giblets and excess fat from the chicken. Rinse the chicken inside and out with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Make the rub: Combine the spices, herbs, and salt in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the chicken, inside and out.
  • Sear the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned.
  • Slow cook the chicken: Place the chicken in a crock pot. Add the onion, garlic, and celery. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Let the chicken rest: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Conclusion:

This crock pot whole rubbed chicken is a simple and delicious way to cook a whole chicken. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the rub gives it a nice crispy skin. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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