This Slow Cooker Whole Chicken recipe makes a succulent roast chicken with minimal effort. It's an easy crockpot recipe suitable for weeknights, Sunday dinners, and even holidays!
Spray the crockpot insert with nonstick cooking spray.
Add chopped vegetables, garlic, and herbs to the crockpot.
PREP CHICKEN:
Rinse the chicken, remove the giblets and the beck, and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
MAKE THE RUB:
In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the seasoning rib.
RUB CHICKEN:
Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and rub until the chicken is evenly coated in oil.
Sprinkle the seasoning rub over the chicken and rub to distribute it over the chicken evenly.
SLOW COOK:
Place the chicken on top of the vegetables inside the slow cooker insert.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
TO FINISH:
Remove the chicken from the crockpot and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Slice and serve with the roasted vegetables.
Notes
Instead of using fresh herbs in the seasoning rub, can use ½ teaspoon of dried thyme and ½ teaspoon of dried rosemary.
If you would like crispy skin on the roasted chicken, then place the chicken in a baking dish and broil for 4-5 minutes or golden brown. Make sure you watch it carefully!