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    Home » Recipes » Crockpot Recipes » Crazy Easy Roast Chicken in the Slow Cooker

    Crazy Easy Roast Chicken in the Slow Cooker

    Published: Apr 7, 2016 · Modified: Apr 28, 2021 by Bren

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    My favorite, go-to meal is easy roast chicken in the slow cooker. It takes just a few minutes to prepare and is always a crowd-pleaser. Try this crazy easy recipe instead of rotisserie chicken today.

    Crazy Easy Roast Chicken in the Slow Cooker - This quick and easy whole chicken recipe will become a staple in your house. It is a healthy alternative to store-bought rotisserie chicken with a wonderful flavor, crispy skin and tender meat.

    Cooking from scratch is a tasty way to get my family to eat healthy, unprocessed foods. And I love cooking…

    UNTIL the witching hour comes along!

    I’m not talking about midnight.  The witching hour at my house is that dangerous hour between work and dinner when you want to throw healthy eating out the window and run to the nearest drive-thru.

    It’s a perilous time full of unrelenting hunger, an overload of activities, whiny children, and cranky husbands. (Back me up here, peeps!)

    I combat the witching hour with one tried and true weapon… my slow cooker.

    Crazy Easy Roast Chicken in the Slow Cooker - This quick and easy whole chicken recipe will become a staple in your house. It is a healthy alternative to store-bought rotisserie chicken with a wonderful flavor, crispy skin and tender meat.

    Throw and Go Cooking

    I love simple recipes that cook slowly all day so a tasty meal is ready and waiting.

    … I’m talking easy throw and go recipes!

    … Meals with very little effort

    … No browning meat or sautéing garlic at 7 a.m.

    Crazy Easy Roast Chicken in the Slow Cooker - This quick and easy whole chicken recipe will become a staple in your house. It is a healthy alternative to store-bought rotisserie chicken with a wonderful flavor, crispy skin and tender meat.

    Easy Roast Chicken Recipe

    Roast chicken in the slow cooker ROCKS for 3 reasons:

    1. It’s a super simple recipe that is easy to customize.
    2. Chicken is a great dinner choice no matter the season.
    3. It’s a hit with everyone in the family, even the picky eaters!
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    Crazy Easy Roast Chicken in the Slow Cooker - This quick and easy whole chicken recipe will become a staple in your house. It is a healthy alternative to store-bought rotisserie chicken with a wonderful flavor, crispy skin and tender meat.

    Crazy Easy Roast Chicken in the Slow Cooker

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 360 minutes
    • Total Time: 370 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Category: Slow Cooker
    • Cuisine: American
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    This quick and easy whole chicken recipe will become a staple in your house. It is a healthy alternative to store-bought rotisserie chicken with a wonderful flavor, crispy skin and tender meat.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 whole chicken ((4–5 lbs))
    • 1 tsp rosemary or thyme ((crushed, vary this spice to change the recipe flavor))
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper

    Instructions

    1. Remove the giblet pouch from inside the chicken and rinse the bird with cool water. Place in the slow cooker and sprinkle seasoning over your entire chicken.
    2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 – 4 1/2 hours, or LOW for 6 1/2 – 8 hours.
    3. If you prefer your chicken with crispy skin, place the cooked bird on an oven proof platter and roast at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Check frequently to make sure the skin does not over brown.
    4. Serve with your favorite side dishes such as Oven Roasted Root Vegetables.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
    • Calories: 247

    Keywords: Easy Roast Chicken, Slow Cooker roast chicken

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    Simple & Healthy Eating

    Slow cooker chicken is a healthy alternative to take out with a wonderful flavor, crispy skin and tender meat. Skip the store-bought rotisserie that is loaded with sodium and put your crock pot to work.

    Crazy Easy Roast Chicken in the Slow Cooker - This quick and easy whole chicken recipe will become a staple in your house. It is a healthy alternative to store-bought rotisserie chicken with a wonderful flavor, crispy skin and tender meat.

    Add some easy Oven Roasted Root Vegetables for a tasty dinner.

    Easy Oven Roasted Root Vegetables are a healthy and delicious side dish. Easy and colorful vegetable side dish. Perfect for for any meal. Vegan, vegetarian, real food for Easter Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more!

    I hope you try this quick and easy whole chicken recipe and save your family from the dinnertime witching hour!

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    Try these other easy crock pot recipes that are sure to become family favorites:

    • Healthy Chicken Tacos

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    Sweet Chili Pineapple Chicken Easy Slow Cooker Meal– Easy crock pot recipe requires no thawing and uses just 4 somple ingredients: chicken, sweet chili sauce, pineapple and vegetables. In just 5 minutes you can prepare a delicious healthy slow cooker meal your whole family will love. Try it with your favorite vegetables including sweet pepper, pea pods, and broccoli. Healthy Crock Pot meal.

    • Crock Pot Pork Chops with Cranberries & Apples

    Easy slow cooker recipe. Boneless pork chops or pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar. Healthy crock pot recipe.

    • Chicken Pesto Pasta Easy Crock Pot Recipe

    Chicken Pesto Pasta Easy Crockpot Recipe: This throw & go crock pot recipe features basil pesto, chicken, roast vegetable, and chicken. Serve it with pasta for a healthy and tasty dinner that takes just minutes to prepare.

    • Braised Beef Barbecue

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    Crazy Easy Roast Chicken in the Slow Cooker - This quick and easy whole chicken recipe will become a staple in your house. It is a healthy alternative to store-bought rotisserie chicken with a wonderful flavor, crispy skin and tender meat.
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    Comments

    1. Nicole

      October 10, 2019 at 5:13 am

      Hello, does this recipe call for a frozen or fresh bird?

      Reply
      • Bren

        November 15, 2019 at 12:08 pm

        Either but it should be thawed.

        Reply
    2. EasyRoasted5

      January 11, 2018 at 4:09 am

      I’ve tried a lot of rotisserie chicken recipes, and with this one I feel like.I finally hit gold! Full chicken taste, beautiful golden colour, perfect salt, no fussy steps and done in the same amount of time (or less) as other recipes. Life changer!

      Reply
      • Bren

        January 14, 2018 at 6:28 pm

        I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipe!

        Reply
    3. Casey Markee

      February 16, 2017 at 12:52 pm

      I love me some chicken. This is the best. More please!

      ★★★★★

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