Ok, so I got a good deal on 2 whole chickens. I never buy chicken with the bones & skin (except when I make soup) as it just gives me the heebie jeebies to touch raw poultry. But I thought I could make a whole chicken (no innards) in the crockpot. Have you done this? Can you tell me what to do? I don't want a fancy recipe--just how to cook a whole dang chicken in the crock pot! Thanks!
Yes, you can. Here is a recipe I use often: It is SUPER easy.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/roast-sticky-chicken-rotisse...
I would think you could also do a whole chicken with just a few spices and maybe a cup of chicken broth. Just cook on low setting so it doesn't get too dry.
Take out the giblets and throw the liver away.
Put the chicken and the rest in the crock pot with two cans of cream of chicken soup and two cans of chicken Broth. That cooks the chicken and the liquid makes a wonderful base for rice or potatoes or a gravy or noodles or vegetables. Your imagination is the only limiting factor.
Good luck to you and yours.
I've done this recipe http://allrecipes.com/Recipe-Tools/Print/Recipe.aspx?Reci... before and it turned out delish. My husband and I thought it tasted like a rotisserie chicken.
Its pretty easy actually. The only special thing I do it to put three or four balls of aluminum foil in the bottom so the chicken doesn't sit directly on the bottom. It also allows for the fats and juices to collect and keeps the chicken from sitting in them - makes great soup stock. Make sure to remember to pull the "goodies" out of the inside and season as though you were baking it (sprinkle/rub spices on it, inject flavored broth if you want.). You can put it in back side down or I've done it breast side down for a bit more juicey breast meat - just try to keep the wings tucked in.
Put the lid on top and let it cook slow for 6-8 hours, depending on your crockpot. Double check to make sure the insides get hot enough to cook. After the first time and you know how long it really takes your pot then it really seems easy!
Put it in with some broth or other liquid of your choice, on low, and let it cook all day! You could also add veggies, just like you'd do with a roast.
Here's a really good recipe:
Roast Sticky Chicken
4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 large roasting chicken
1 cup chopped onion
In small bowl, thoroughly combine all spices. Remove giblets from chicken, clean the cavity well and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin. Place in a Ziploc, seal and refrigerate overnight. When ready to cook chicken, put onion in the cavity and put it in the crockpot. Do not add any liquid. As the cooking process goes on it will produce its own juices. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Serve with some green beans, and some rice or potatoes.
http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/02/25/recipe-the-be...
I haven't tried this O., but the reviews are good!
I have just become friends with Crock Pot Boys on facebook, he has lots of good recipes that stream down. Not sure on the chicken, but he seems to know what hes doing! Good luck
Do it all the time. A carton of chicken broth, a can cream of chicken soup and a can of cream of celery soup. Kinda whisk until blended. Place the chicken in and cook all day.
The chicken will fall off the bone. I then, if you want to, transfer the broth to a stock pot and make the dumplings per the recipe on the Bisquick box.
A family favorite, especially in the winter.
Just put the sucker in there and cook it on low for around 6-7 hours. You don't have to add any liquid but you can add chicken broth if you want. Season it with whatever you like. I just do salt and pepper.
It is kind of hit or miss as to whether the chicken falls apart when I remove it from the pot.
Chicken in the Pot
I chop 1 yellow/sweet onion and about 3-4 stalks of celery and carrots each. Put the veggies on the bottom and place the chicken on top. Cook on high 4 hours or low for 6 hours with 1/3 cup water and whatever seasoning you like. When the chicken is done, take it out, but leave the veggies in. Let the chicken cool enough to peel the meat from the bone. Add egg noodles (I use a whole bag since we have such a large family and use 2 chickens too) and a can/container of chicken broth. Stir every 10 minutes for about 1/2 an hour and when the noodles are done add the chicken and serve. ETA: Kind of like a chicken noodle soup without the broth.
I'm actually trying a new recipe but it's like a two step. I had a whole chicken in the freezer so I cooked it and will use it tomorrow to make chicken stuffed shells. Chicken with stuffing in shells with a sauce made up of cream of chicken and cream of celery soups with chicken broth. Again it will need to be cooked in the oven, but it's something I'm trying with my crock pot chicken. Good luck!
