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Whole Chicken in the Crockpot
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8 hr 10 min6340 calBy Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|January 10, 2024
Cooking a Whole Chicken in the Crockpot produces incredibly tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with virtually no effort. The low, slow heat renders the skin soft while keeping every bit of the meat juicy and flavourful. Simply season, set it, and forget it for 6-8 hours. You get a complete protein for the week — perfect for sandwiches, soups, salads, and more.
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Ingredients
Servings:
6
Instructions
👨🍳Chef's Notes
Don't Lift the Lid
“Every time you open the lid, you lose 15-20 minutes of cooking time. The trapped steam does the work — trust the process and resist the urge to peek.”
Season Generously
“Most home cooks under-season their chicken. I use about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of chicken, applied at least 30 minutes before cooking for the deepest flavour penetration.”
Mise en Place Saves Time
“Even for quick recipes, spend 3 minutes measuring and prepping everything before you turn on the heat. It sounds counterintuitive, but it actually speeds up cooking because you're never scrambling mid-recipe.”
Nutrition Per Serving
340
Calories
36g
Protein
20g
Fat
2g
Carbs
Fiber0g
Sugar0g
Sodium520mg
Reviews
4.8 / 5 (712 reviews)
Chris J.
Jan 25, 2025Absolutely delicious! The whole family devoured it.
David Z.
Nov 4, 2025Made this for a dinner party and everyone asked for the recipe.
Justin A.
Feb 14, 2025Best chicken recipe I have tried in a long time.
Recipe at a Glance
Prep:
10 minCook:
8 hrTotal:
8 hr 10 minServings:
6Difficulty:
EasyPro Tips
- 1Roll balls of aluminum foil to place under the chicken if you don't have enough onions for a trivet.
- 2For crispy skin, broil the cooked chicken for 3-4 minutes after removing from the slow cooker.
- 3Save the carcass and juices for making stock.
Variations
- Stuff with lemon and fresh herbs before cooking.
- Rub with BBQ seasoning for a smoky version.
- Add potatoes and carrots around the chicken for a complete meal.
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Chef Marco Deluca
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Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.
Red Seal Certified ChefGeorge Brown College Culinary Arts Graduate15+ years professional kitchen experience
