This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details. Show Whether you want a whole rotisserie chicken for dinner or need to do some batch cooking for the week’s meal plan, this Crockpot Express Whole Chicken is the best way to get it done. It works in the Instant Pot or other pressure cookers, too!  Normally, I would either buy a rotisserie chicken or do like my mom did growing up and boil the whole chicken. But this Crockpot Express Whole Chicken has so much more flavor and it stays perfectly tender! This was a five pound chicken and after cooking and getting all the meat off the bones, I had plenty of meat for my enchiladas and taquitos, with a little extra for chicken salad sandwiches later! It was easy to get the meat, too, because it was so tender. The wings actually fell off the chicken as lifted it out of the pot! 🙂 I left the juices from cooking in the Crockpot Express and when I had stripped the chicken of meat, I put the carcass back in and made a large batch of chicken broth. I use it so often (especially now that I am pressure cooking more) that this is a much cheaper solution than buying it over and over. You can see that recipe for Crockpot Express Chicken Broth here. If you want a whole chicken to eat (rather than to de-bone and use in other meals) just follow the same overall instructions. The difference would be the skin. To get that truly golden, crisp skin, you need to broil it after cooking, or use an air fryer/crisper lid. Another option is to saute it first. This won’t really give you that golden, crispy skin, but it does help to lock in some of those flavors from browning. You can do it in the pot on Saute/Brown, or do it in another pan so it’s easier to flip. Brown on both sides, pour the broth in the pot, add the trivet and then place the chicken inside to cook. If you’re new to cooking with the Crockpot Express, be sure to check out my Crockpot Express Cooking Guide and FAQ’s here. Recipes great for using up Crockpot Express Whole Chicken:
Whether you want a whole rotisserie chicken for dinner or need to do some batch cooking for the week's meal plan, this Crockpot Express Whole Chicken is the best way to get it done. Prep Time5 mins Cook Time35 mins Total Time40 mins Course: Dinner Cuisine: American Servings: 8 people Calories: 177kcal
Save the cooking juices to make chicken broth! Serving: 0.5pound | Calories: 177kcal | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 190mg | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.2mg How do you cook a whole chicken in a slow cooker?Brush the oil over the chicken. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 4–4 ½ hours or until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked – the meat should be almost falling off the bones. Remove the lid and pierce the thickest part of the bird with a skewer and make sure the juices run clear.
How long does it take to cook a full chicken in a slow cooker on high?Cook the chicken breast-side up for 4 to 5 hours on the high setting, or 6 to 8 hours on low. The juices should run clear when the thickest part of the chicken breast and thigh are pierced with a knife. Chicken needs to rest for about 20 minutes before carving.
How long does an instant pot take to cook chicken?Secure the instant pot lid and make sure the vent is set to “sealed”. Pressure cook on high for 8-10 minutes for fresh chicken breast, or 10-12 minutes for frozen chicken (depending on the thickness of the breasts).
Can you overcook chicken in a pressure cooker?It is very easy to overcook chicken breast in pressure cooker, as we cannot check the temperature and level of doneness during the cooking process. Once upon a time, I overcooked a chicken breast in pressure cooker so badly that it registered at over 200°F on my food thermometer.
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