Psst… I got a secret. I got the EASIEST chicken recipe you will ever find… promise. I had never even bought a whole chicken before someone told me about this recipe years and years ago when I was on Weight Watchers (attempt # 1003 I believe…lol!)
SIDE NOTE#1: Weight Watchers taught me A LOT about food and nutrition. I ain’t knockin’ ’em. Just never worked for me on the long term. Ya see… I stink at math. Hate it worth a passion… so any program that has me adding and subtracting all day long really ain’t my schtick…. lol. Besides the spreadsheets of points– on WW I obsessed about food all day with all my point counting which eventually led to weight gain… But enough of that… we were talkin’ chicken:)
So. This recipe… it is sooo complicated. It involves Pam (the spray–you don’t have to find a woman named Pam to cook this–but you can if you want), a Whole Chicken and Lawry’s Seasoned Salt (or the equivalent of cooking gold in my opinion). I add Fresh Rosemary here… because I heart Rosemary. You could also add some minced garlic… But trust me– Pam, Chicken and Lawry’s is all you really need.
Spray your crock pot with Pam.
Rinse your whole chicken off and douse it in Lawry’s Seasoned Salt.
So, pop the lid on the pot–told you it is complicated:
Serve for dinner and store the rest for sandwiches, soups, enchiladas, etc. Whatever you’d like. Let your inner Martha be your guide.
Kim ONeill says
I bought a crockpot not to long ago and absolutely love cooking with it. I found this recipe and gave it a try. Omg this is now my favorite recipe. Moist and falling off the bone. I shared with friends on Facebook and they are going to give it a try. YUM!
crisgoode says
So glad you enjoyed it! And WELCOME to the world of the crock pot!!!
julia says
crock pot liner? Or would that not work?
crisgoode says
Sure. I use mine a lot.
julia says
With this recipe? I always use them not for this long.
crisgoode says
Yep. Used one earlier this week. I use the reynolds ones.
Joyce Camp says
I never heard of crockpot liners…OIY where have I been?
Have to admit I rarely use my crock pot 🙁 but think that is going to change!
Cathleen Cates says
Can the chicken be frozen? Or should it be thawed before putting it in the crock pot?
crisgoode says
I would thaw it. If it is cut up chicken, that is one thing… but if it were a whole chicken I would be concerned about it cooking evenly and all the way through.
Joyce Camp says
You do not add any liquid beforehand?
crisgoode says
Nope… there is enough liquid in the chicken.
Sara Baker says
I made this today! I didn’t use rosemary because I forgot to buy it, but MAN! This was amazing. Thanks, I can see this will be my go to easy dinner. It made me feel like I am the queen of cooking.
crisgoode says
So glad to hear it!
Debbie Foy says
Have you tried growing your own rosemary. It is very hardy. I love it too and It is so much fun going out and sniping it right off the bush. I am going to try this chicken recipe – sounds wonderful
Priscilla Lowenthal says
How big of a chicken do I buy for a 6 quatt slow cooker