Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe {So Easy!}

Keep dinner simple and delicious with this Easy Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe!

Have you ever found the idea of cooking a whole chicken just a wee bit daunting? No need to worry… cooking a whole chicken in your slow cooker is actually ridiculously simple with this Easy Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe! Just 5 Ingredients and so delicious!

I’m telling you… cooking a whole chicken has never been easier… or tastier! Another Slow Cooker Recipe to the rescue! Add it to your menu this week for an easy dinner!

Here’s what you’ll need…

Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

4 hours

Total time

4 hours 10 mins

Keep dinner simple and delicious with this Easy Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipe!

Author: DIY Thrill

Recipe type: Entree

Cuisine: American

Serves: 6

Ingredients

Whole Chicken, approx 4-5 pounds
½ cup Chicken Dry Rub Seasoning Blend (choose from 3 options below printable recipe)
1 White Onion, sliced
½ cup Water

Instructions

Rinse Chicken, remove innards and pat dry with paper towels.
Place ½ of sliced Onion inside of Chicken.
Add ½ cup of Water to 6 – 7 quart Crockpot
Place remaining sliced Onions on bottom of your Crockpot, then place your Chicken on top.
Generously sprinkle Rub over top and sides of Chicken.
Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, or until done.
Use thermometer in thick portion of breast to verify if Chicken is done at 165 degrees. Enjoy!!

What You’ll Need For This Recipe:

5-6 Quart Crockpot

Select one of these easy Dry Rub Recipes for your seasoning blend.

Chicken Dry Rub Recipe

So easy, so versatile, so easy to tweak to your families liking! If you need a versatile chicken dry rub recipe, you just found it!

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This Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe is packed with flavor and simple to make! The perfect compliment to your favorite Barbecue Sauce!

Blackened Chicken Rub Recipe

I love knowing what I’m putting into my food and with this rub, that means a whole lot of yummy flavor.

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