Indulge in the succulent flavors of slow-cooker roasted chicken, a culinary masterpiece that combines convenience and exceptional taste. This versatile dish can be effortlessly prepared using a variety of cooking methods, including stovetop, oven, and slow cooker. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced chef, this comprehensive guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a collection of delectable recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of slow-cooking and savor the tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken that will become a staple in your weekly meal rotation. From classic herb-roasted chicken to tantalizingly spicy peri-peri chicken, this article offers a diverse selection of recipes to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SIMPLE SLOW ROAST CHICKEN
Celery, onion and a splash of red wine add subtle flavor to herb rubbed chicken. It's juicy and moist; simple goodness.
Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Combine the paprika, black pepper, garlic salt, parsley, and marjoram in a small bowl. Pour the red wine into a roasting pan with lid; set aside.
- Place the celery and quartered onions into the cavity of the chicken. Rub the chicken with the reserved spice mixture, and set into the roasting pan.
- Cover, and bake the chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the pan, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 194 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 62.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 677 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
SLOW COOKER ROASTED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, steak seasoning, salt, pepper until combined. Rub the seasoning mix all over the outside and inside of the chicken.
- Roll up a few small balls of aluminum foil place them on the bottom of your slow cooker bowl to serve as a "rack" for the chicken, so that it doesn't cook in the juices that will accumulate in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the chicken on top of the aluminum foil (or veggies). Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker, it could be so tender it will fall apart.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 143 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Calories 421 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW-COOKER ROAST CHICKEN
It's easy to make a whole chicken in a slow cooker. We save the shredded chicken to use during busy weeks. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place carrots and onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix garlic and oil. In another bowl, mix dry seasonings., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken breast; rub garlic mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. , Place chicken in slow cooker over carrots and onions, breast side up; sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads at least 170°., Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Discard vegetables. Let chicken stand 15 minutes before carving., Freeze option: Cool chicken pieces and any juices. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 44g protein.
SLOW-COOKER ROTISSERIE-STYLE CHICKEN
All you need is four ingredients and a slow cooker to make an incredibly moist and meltingly tender crockpot whole chicken that's way better than the store-bought version.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spray 5-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
- In small bowl, stir together brown sugar, chili powder and salt.
- Pat chicken dry, both inside and outside, with paper towels. Rub chicken all over with brown sugar mixture.
- Place chicken, breast-side up, in slow cooker.
- Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours or until legs move easily when lifted or twisted and thermometer inserted in thickest part of inside thigh reads at least 165°F. Remove chicken from slow cooker; let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
BAKED SLOW COOKER CHICKEN
Baked chicken in a slow cooker for busy people! Put the chicken on in the morning, and have golden brown baked chicken for dinner.
Provided by 'Cotton' Couch
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 10h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wad three pieces of aluminum foil into 3 to 4 inch balls, and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with the salt, pepper and paprika, and place in the slow cooker on top of the crumpled aluminum foil.
- Set the slow cooker to High for 1 hour, then turn down to Low for about 8 to 10 hours, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 141.9 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 132.5 mg
SLOW-COOKER ROAST CHICKEN
Cooking a chicken in a slow cooker makes it very succulent and packed full of flavour. This simple, freezable recipe is perfect for feeding a family
Provided by Lulu Grimes
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 5h45m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the slow cooker if necessary. Put the onion and carrot in the base of the stock pot to form a protective layer to sit the chicken on, and add 100ml boiling water. Gently ease the chicken skin away from the breast. Stir some salt and pepper into the butter and push the butter under the skin. Put the bay leaf in the cavity of the chicken and sit on top of the onion and carrot.
- Cook on low for 5 hrs, then check that the chicken is cooked by wiggling the wing - it should feel very loose. Tip the chicken up so any liquid inside flows out, then cook on high for 30 mins. If the chicken isn't cooked through after the initial time, cook for another hour, then turn the heat up. If you want the skin to be browned, grill it for a couple of minutes (make sure your slow cooker insert is flameproof if you keep it in the pot, or transfer it to a roasting tin).
- There will be some gravy in the base of the dish with the veg, tip everything through a sieve and press the veg gently to make sure you get every last drop. Serve the veg on the side, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
SLOW-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES
Even a beginner cook could make this slow cooked chicken and have it turn out perfectly. This recipe could not be easier. A few minutes of prep and you'll come home to a delicious dinner. -Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place carrots, celery and potatoes in a 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place lemon halves and garlic in chicken cavity. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place chicken over vegetables in slow cooker, breast side up. Mix together rosemary, lemon juice, oil, paprika and remaining salt in small bowl; rub over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads at least 170° and vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours., Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Serve with vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN POT ROAST DINNER
Make a meat-and-vegetable casserole in the morning and forget about it until dinnertime.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place potatoes, carrots and thawed onions. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; place over vegetables in cooker. Pour gravy over top.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
- Stir in thawed peas. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until peas are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- For crispy skin, make sure to pat the chicken dry before seasoning and cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the slow cooker. If you're cooking a large chicken, you may need to cook it in batches.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meat more tender.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker roasted chicken is an easy and flavorful way to cook a whole chicken. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious dinner idea, give this slow cooker roasted chicken recipe a try!
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