Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe

4.81 from 26 votes

Slice and serve this tender, flavorful, juicy whole chicken that's cooked to perfection in the Crockpot! You'll love how easy it is to make this impressive entree.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Total Time4 15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: pounds

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

1 (4-pound) whole chicken
1½ tablespoons olive oil room temperature butter also works
2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
1½ teaspoons ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
4 ribs celery cut into 2-inch pieces
3 carrots cut into 2-inch pieces
1 onion peeled and cut into wedges
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
1 (4-pound) whole chicken
In a small bowl, stir the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, paprika, ½ teaspoon pepper, chopped thyme, and chopped rosemary together. Spread this mixture evenly over the chicken.
1½ tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1½ teaspoons ground paprika, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add in the celery, carrots, onion, sprigs of rosemary and thyme, and remaining salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
4 ribs celery, 3 carrots, 1 onion, 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Place the chicken, breast side up, over the top of the veggies, cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours.
Carefully transfer the chicken to a parchment lined baking sheet and brush the skin with oil. Broil until the skin is crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Serve alongside the veggies.

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