447 Reviews of Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

From: LisaLouWho

On Mar 18, 2003

I have been making chicken this way since 1999 when I got the recipe from a recipe loop I was in. It is the best!! I usually prepare it the "original" way which calls for roasting it at 250 degrees for 5 hours but when I'm not able to be home I put it in the crockpot. The only other thing I do when I cook it in the crockpot is to transfer the chicken to a baking dish and put it under the broiler to crisp up the chicken a bit. Delish!!

From: Audrey M

On Oct 29, 2002

I use my crockpot five times a week. With three kids and their busy after school activities, I need to use a crockpot. This chicken is very moist a great flavor The broth of the chicken makes a wonderful gravy. Remove excess fat and thicken with flour and water. I recommend lifting up the skin and rubbing some of the spices between the meat and skin. This is a keeper.

From: Bev

On Jan 22, 2003

This is a deliciously moist and flavorful chicken recipe. I don't think it could get any more tender than this! We enjoyed our supper so much this evening! I prepared the rub the evening before and put the chicken in the refridgerator over night. The house smelled heavenly all day while the chicken cooked in the crockpot. I thickened the juices for gravy to serve over mashed potatoes as a side and served with egg twist rolls and a zucchini casserole side dish. It just doesn't get any easier than this! Thank you for posting this simply delicious recipe! I will be making this one again!

From: deb k

On Feb 13, 2003

This is absolutely the best way to make a whole chicken. It doesn't get any tender than this. I used a little wine the third time and then saved the stock to make chicken soup. It was incredible. I have given this recipe to all of the girls at work because most of them only cook out of a box and they LOVE IT!

From: southerncook

On Oct 14, 2002

I used bone-in chicken breast instead of a whole chicken and I reduced the cooking time to 4 1/2 hours. This was excellent. The best chicken I have ever made in a crockpot!!!!

From: Mrs. DJ2

On Jun 3, 2003

This was very good. This was the second time I have made this recipe. The first time I used the rub with the exact ingredients as listed and cooked in the oven. We all thought that it was a little too spicy, so the second time I made this recipe I omitted the cayenne pepper and used the crockpot. It is an incrediblely easy recipe and the meat very tender and juicy Both times I used a 5 - 6 pound Perdue Oven Stuffer Roaster with pop-up timer. I agree with a suggestion from one of the other reviews... after removing the chicken from the crockpot, pop it in the oven to add a little crispness. My family and I agree this was a very flavorful and delicious chicken.

From: gary7

On Jan 26, 2003

not only is this chicken the best i've had, it was so simple to prepare. I used the spices listed and put some under the breast skin. Cooked on low for 10 hours. This is the first I've done in a slow cooker and I'll never use the oven again. Keeper for sure.

From: Miss Annie

On May 28, 2003

I think this is a fabulous recipe. If people think it is too bland, they better recheck their spices for freshness. I used Hot Hungarian paprika, and and I thought all of the spices worked very, very well together for a flavorful chicken. You can use more or less of spices, according to your family tastes. Next time I do this recipe I will experiment with Cajun spices, or barbecue spices, or lemon pepper. The possibilities are unlimited. Thank you for a terrific recipe. I will definately be using this one again!

From: Normaone

On Mar 23, 2003

This is a great recipe. For lack of time, I bypassed the refrigerator step. The chicken was falling off the bone tender. The juices were defatted, strained, thickened and used as gravy-delicious and oh so easy! Thanks alot! It's a keeper.

From: TrinkDawg

On May 27, 2003

This is the best chicken I have ever made. I cooked as directed, rubbing the spices under the skin per another reviewer's suggestion. I think it only cooked for 7 hours for me, but our crock pot runs hot so this was on purpose. When I picked up the bird, the drumsticks and wings fell back into the pot because the bird was so tender. Excellent flavor, and I thickened the juice to make a gravy. Easy, cheap, quick, tasty. What more could you want? 5 stars all the way. Thanks!