Slow Cooker Roast Chicken and Vegetables

This one-pot Slow Cooker Roast Chicken and Vegetables is a go-to in my house. It’s saved me on busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, and everything in between. With just a few simple ingredients and hardly any hands-on time, you get a full meal that tastes like you’ve been cooking all day. Tender, juicy chicken that falls off the bone, and perfectly seasoned vegetables that soak up all that savory goodness.

Ingredients to Make Slow Cooker Roast Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

I love using my slow cooker all year round. It’s one of those trusty kitchen tools that never lets me down. When the weather turns cold, it fills our home with the comforting aromas of hearty soups, stews, and slow-simmered meals that warm you from the inside out. And during the hot Southern summers, it’s a true blessing, it allows me to get a wholesome, home-cooked meal on the table without heating up the whole kitchen. Roast chicken is comfort food at its finest. It’s nourishing, flavorful, and full of down-home goodness. Whether you’re cooking for your family or feeding a crowd, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.

Ingredients you’ll need to make juicy Slow Cooker Roast Chicken and Vegetables in a crockpot: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Chicken – One 5 pound whole chicken.
• Vegetables – Medium russet potatoes, carrots or baby carrots, onion and celery. You’ll also need fresh garlic cloves. These are placed under the chicken and naturally cook in the juices for the best flavorful veggies.
• Fat – Salted or unsalted butter adds richness.
• Seasonings – Garlic salt, black pepper and Rotisserie Chicken seasoning i.e. McCormick or similar.
• Fresh Herbs – Fresh thyme or fresh rosemary expands the flavor profile and adds freshness to the flavor.

How to Make the Best Slow Cooker Roast Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

• Prep the Crock Pot – Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
• Vegetables – Arrange the sliced vegetables and garlic cloves on the bottom of the slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and black pepper to your taste. Reserve 1-2 onion wedges for inside the chicken.
• Chicken – Coat the chicken with butter and season.
• Onion and Herbs – Place the reserved onion wedges and 2 sprigs of fresh thyme inside of the chicken. Center the chicken over the vegetables.
• Slow Cook – Cook per the cook time in the recipe until the juices run clear. Using a meat thermometer looking for 165-170°F when inserted into the thigh.
• Serve – Let stand Remove chicken to a platter or pan and allow to rest for 10 minutes, then serve.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Slow Cooked Roast Chicken

• One 6 quart oval slow cooker or similar shaped slow cooker.
• Sharp knife and chopping board and a vegetable peeler to prep the vegetables.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Sheet pan or baking dish to broil the chicken at the end of cooking.
• Instant read thermometer to test the chicken doneness.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Vegetables – You can swap out the root vegetables using your favorite. You could use parsnips, sweet potatoes or colorful bell peppers, which are all tasty options. You could also use baby potatoes.
• Chicken – You could adapt this recipe using split chicken breasts or chicken pieces.
• Crispy Skin – Slow cookers provide a moist cooking environment, but won’t crisp the skin of the chicken. If you want to crisp the skin, you’ll need to go one extra step and place the whole chicken under the oven boiler for a few minutes at the end of cooking to brown and crisp the skin.
• Use Your Favorite Seasoning – You can fully customize the flavor of the dry rub used on the chicken. For extra spice, use a seasoning blend that includes chili powder, cayenne pepper or paprika.
• Color – Please note, that the color of the finished product will also depend on the seasoning rub used. For this roast chicken, I used rotisserie chicken seasoning (McCormick) and I crisped the skin under the broiler for around 4 minutes. If you opt to use a seasoning that doesn’t have paprika or some sort of crushed red chili powder in it, the color of your chicken may appear different.
• Citrus – You could add slices or wedges of lemon to the cavity of the chicken for a hint of lemon flavor.
• Salt and Garlic Powder– You can salt the chicken with sea salt and use garlic powder in place of garlic salt. Adjust the amount according to the amount of sodium in the seasoning rub you choose to use.
• Gravy – You can turn the drippings into gravy, if preferred. Strain the juices and pour into a saucepan on the stovetop over high heat. Dissolve equal parts cornstarch in cold water (or cold milk) and whisk it into the boiling liquid. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your taste and finish it with a splash of heavy cream for richness.
• Know Your Appliance – Slow cookers, just like ovens, can vary in intensity of heat, so adjust the cooking time based on how your equipment cooks before you start, this slow cooker whole chicken recipe.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store leftover Slow Cooker Roast Chicken and Vegetables in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Use in salads, in casseroles, wraps, sandwiches or tacos.
• Reheating – Gently reheat chicken and vegetables separately, in single servings in the microwave.
• Freezer – You can freeze the chicken and vegetables separately for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Easy Slow Cooker Recipes to Make

• Slow Cooked Turkey Breast will free up the oven on busy cooking days.
• Slow Cooked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes come together in no time flat and the slow cooker does the work.
• Slow Cooked Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef is tender and full flavored.
• Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole will free up the oven for the holidays.
• Crockpot Beef and Noodles is certain to become a family favorite.
• Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil recipe makes it possible to throw down a shrimp boil any night of the week.
• Slow Cooker Potato Soup warms you up from the inside out.
• Slow Cooker Deep Dish Pizza from Food Network.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Slow Cooker
• Kitchen Utensils
• Knives and Chopping Board
• Measuring Set