Best Whole Chicken Crock Pot Recipes
Love chicken? Wanna go "full bird" on it? Then you'll love the best whole chicken crock pot recipes we've found online...
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There's something to be said about having a whole chicken dinner. It's fancy. There's always leftovers. And, if you're looking to impress guests with your mad awesome cooking skills, few things can top the presentation of a whole chicken dinner.
Traditionally, this would mean popping the chicken in the oven and watching over it until it's properly cooked. Slow cookers have managed to make this a thing of the past, and even give us the chance to "set and forget" dinner — all with spectacular results.
There are many easy chicken crock pot recipes out there, but most focus on one cut of meat per recipe. If you're tired of shopping for thighs, breasts and nuggets, then maybe it's time to take a look at the best whole chicken crock pot recipes currently being passed around on the net.
If you don't have a slow cooker yet, you might want to get a crock pot now. There are so many quick and easy crock pot recipes worth looking up. Once you check out these recipes, you will want one. Badly.
Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken
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There's something absolutely delicious about chicken that's been roasted on a spit. Maybe it's the way the skin just melts in your mouth, or the way the meat falls off the bone. Or, perhaps it's just how juicy birds get after being rotisseried a bit.
This recipe for Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken is one of the best whole chicken crock pot recipes featuring a "rotisserie" flavor profile. It's got the classic texture you expect, plus that delicious roasty aftertaste of a real rotisserie bird. If you're a fan of rotisserie, you'll love this DIY version.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
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Rotisserie is great, but the truth is that you might just be craving a richer, creamier chicken recipe from time to time. This recipe, called Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy, gives you a pop of Southern flavor — and a whole bird's worth of meat.
Lightly seasoned whole chicken, plus deliciously creamy gravy, makes this one of the best whole chicken crock pot recipes for the cooks who love a pinch of Southern flavor with a nice herbal kick. This recipe also has the perk of making plenty of servings, which makes it a perfect choice for large families.
Slow Cooker Asian-Style Whole Chicken
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Love the taste of Asian cuisine? Well, you're in luck. One of the best whole chicken crock pot recipes we've come across blends Chinese flavor with slow cooker technology to make a recipe that tastes like takeout at home.
This Slow Cooker Asian-Style Whole Chicken tastes a lot like an upgraded, slightly tangier version of your favorite rotisserie bird. We strongly suggest pairing beer with this chicken for a refreshing meal that satisfies without the gross feeling you'd normally get from takeout.
Crock Pot Mississippi Whole Chicken
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Few chicken recipes really focus in on a particular region too well, and to a point, that's why we're examining the Crock Pot Mississippi Whole Chicken recipe we found as one of the best whole chicken crock pot recipes on the net.
This chicken is smoky, spicy, and has hints of Southern cooking in every bite. If you're a fan of Deep South cooking, or if you are just looking for easy crock pot recipes that you can do on a shoestring budget, this is a great pick for your meal planning needs.
Whole Chicken with Veggies
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You know what's better than finding a savory and juicy whole chicken recipe for your crock pot? Finding a great recipe that also helps you prepare a delicious side dish alongside that tasty bird — and there are plenty of online recipes out there that make it possible.
One of the best whole chicken crock pot recipes we've seen that have a built-in side dish is this recipe for Whole Chicken with Veggies. Carrots, onion, and potatoes are what make this veggie side dish an extra satisfying choice for dinner.
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken
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Is there anything quite as classic as chicken with lemon and garlic seasoning? We're not sure there is. This Mediterranean classic combo is what many poeple live for — and who can blame them? It tastes amazing.
Typically, making lemon garlic chicken would mean the traditional chicken recipe has been upgraded for slow cookers these days, and that's why this recipe for Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken is one of the best whole chicken crock pot recipes we've seen in a while.
Crock Pot Whole BBQ Chicken
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For many of us, nothing quite beats the feeling of sinking your teeth into perfectly prepped BBQ chicken. So, it's obvious that one of the best whole chicken crock pot recipes would have to feature a little bit of BBQ flavor in there, right?
Well, this recipe for Crock Pot Whole BBQ Chicken allows you to slather on your favorite BBQ sauce and get all the classic smoked texture of a delicious cookout bird. What more can you ask for? It's the ultimate Game Night dinner, and it tastes like food from your favorite Southern restaurant chains.
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