This Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken recipe is an easy way to make tender juicy chicken at home. It takes just a few minutes of prep, won’t heat up the whole kitchen, and can be used to make soups, casseroles, dips, tacos, enchiladas, pot pie, and so much more.
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Easy Rotisserie Chicken Recipe
With this Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken recipe in your back pocket, you’ll be able to make tender juicy rotisserie chicken with delicious, crispy skin right in your very own home. No rotisserie spit necessary - all you’ll need is a 7-8 quart slow cooker and a whole chicken.
Sure, those store bought rotisserie chickens are convenient, but I would argue that this recipe couldn’t be much easier or hassle-free. All you need to do is mix together a simple spice rub, nestle your chicken into your slow cooker, and let ‘er rip. If you want to get the skin nice and crispy, you can even toss it into the broiler for a few minutes.
Once it's finished cooking, carve the chicken and serve with your favorite pasta, rice, salads, or veggies, or shred it and use in any recipe that calls for cooked chicken. Be sure to also try our Lemon Pepper Rotisserie Chicken Recipe too.
Ingredients in This Easy Rotisserie Chicken Recipe
- Whole Chicken - this recipe calls for any 4-5 pound whole chicken. I promise it will fit in any standard 6-7 quart slow cooker.
- Paprika - this adds a mildly sweet flavor to your chicken. You can use regular or smoked paprika.
- Brown Sugar - use either light or dark brown sugar for this spice rub.
- Garlic Powder and Onion Powder - these are nice because they give off a milder, sweeter flavor of both garlic and onions without the hassle of prepping them and without the larger pieces.
- Salt and Pepper
- Olive Oil - you could also substitute avocado oil.
How to Make Homemade Rotisserie Chicken in the Slow Cooker
- Prepare the chicken. Prepare the whole chicken by removing the innards from the chest cavity. Use a paper towel to pat dry both inside and out.
- Make the spice rub. In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make a sweet rub. Mix well, then use your hands to rub the mixture all over the chicken. Tie legs together if desired.
- Cook the chicken. To keep the chicken from resting on the bottom of the slow cooker, place a small wire rack or 4 balls of aluminum foil. Place the chicken in, chicken breast side up. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until an internal thermometer reads 165 degrees in the thickest part of the breast.
- Broil. Preheat the oven broiler about 30 minutes before the chicken is done cooking. Once the chicken has cooked through, place the whole chicken on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and broil for about 2 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden and crispy. Be sure to keep a close eye so that it doesn't burn!
- Rest and serve. Remove chicken from the broiler and let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Cooking this Easy Rotisserie Chicken recipe will take about 6-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high for a 4-5 pound chicken. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken and the size of the crock pot so you should always check the internal temperature to make sure that the chicken has reached 165 degrees F in the thickest part.
When it comes to achieving tender juicy chicken, the mantra is usually “low and slow.” Since there isn’t much concern for dry chicken when using a crock pot, whether you cook on low or high is really up to you and your schedule. Do whatever works best for you.
What can’t you use rotisserie chicken for? Honestly, the beauty of leftover chicken is that it doesn’t require a lot of prep and can be used in so many recipes. Some of my favorite ways to use it are to make Chicken Pot Pie, chicken soup, warm dips, Chicken Salad Sandwiches, enchiladas, and any other recipe that includes cooked chicken.
Storing and Reheating
- Refrigerator: place leftovers in an airtight, covered container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freezer: to freeze leftover rotisserie chicken, place in freezer bags and remove as much air as possible. Store frozen for up to 2 months.
Easy Rotisserie Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 4-5 pound Whole Chicken
- 1 Tablespoon Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the whole chicken by removing the innards from the chest cavity. Use a paper towel to pat dry both inside and out.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make a sweet rub. Mix well, then use your hands to rub the mixture all over the chicken. Tie legs together if desired.
- To keep the chicken from resting on the bottom of the slow cooker, place a small wire rack or 4 balls of aluminum foil.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until an internal thermometer reads 165 degrees in the thickest part of the breast.
- Preheat the oven broiler about 30 minutes before the chicken is done cooking. Once the chicken has cooked through, place the whole chicken on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and broil for about 2 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden and crispy. Be sure to keep a close eye so that it doesn't burn!
- Remove chicken from the broiler and let rest for at least 15 minutes before carving or shredding. Enjoy!
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This Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken recipe is just as tender, juicy, delicious, and convenient and the whole chickens you can buy from the grocery store. You can serve alongside your favorite salads, pastas, and rice dishes or use in any recipe that calls for cooked chicken.
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