"Rotisserie" Chicken- Crock Pot Style

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.

Add any extra ingredients. Garlic, onion, celery, etc. I chose to just add Fresh Rosemary.

SIDE NOTE #2: I chose to use Fresh Rosemary. Which we all know… repeat after me: “I heart Rosemary”

Problem is, it is becoming increasingly hard to find around these parts and now more expensive. I noticed my herb aisle at both grocery stores I go to have switched completely to organic herbs– no other choice.

Organic is great as a choice… I have lots of friends that love organic choices but I am a frugal shopper and prefer my products less expensive and therefore non-organic– what frustrates me is that I no longer get that choice when it comes to herbs it appears.– I mean, I love JIF peanut butter–and I choose to pay the higher price– but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get to choose Peter Pan if you want or Generic for that matter. Tangent over.

Chicken… we are talking chicken… k.

So, pop the lid on the pot–told you it is complicated:

and cook for 6 hours on high or 8 on low

I heart my Smart Pot…lol– that sounded like something Puddie would say.

6 hrs later… here she is

Remove from pot. Pull away and discard skin if you want it WW or low fat style. Then pull chicken apart with forks.

Be careful it will be REALLY hot… like you didn’t gather that. –Consider this similar to the McD’s coffee cup warning. Stupid but necessary in the unlikely case someone wants to sue me ;P

Serve for dinner and store the rest for sandwiches, soups, enchiladas, etc. Whatever you’d like. Let your inner Martha be your guide.

I love this recipe. It is quick, easy, healthy and the rewards last all week!

What would you make with all this shredded chicken on hand?

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Alfred.

-Stir fry
-wraps/tacos
-add to soup
-salad
-for the meat lovers add to a one-pot veggie &
rice/pasta dish (at the end to heat through.)
-pizza topping maybe?
Cris Goode

Sounds yummy!
Cris Goode

Sounds yummy!
Lisa M. Ward

This looks yummy!! I am going to have to do this soon. Thanks for the post: )
Sara @ Saucy Dipper

Slow cookers are a blessing from above. How else can you get juicy meat like this? Well, I'm sure there are ways, but I'm not willing to do the work
http://www.facebook.com/people/Melissa-Saenz/1502674810 Melissa Saenz

Did you remove anything from the chicken before you put it in the crockpot? I’m 30 and have never cooked a whole chicken….
- Anonymous
  
  I typically use chickens that do not have anything stuffed inside. However, if you get one with a gravy packet, giblets or neck pieces inside, I would remove them.
Jacoll87

If you have any yard, you should try to grow Rosemary. We have a bush we have had for years. So far it is surviving the 100 plus temps and drought we are having. Don’t know how much cold it can take. Probably can be grown in a pot too
- Shreela
  
  I started mine in a SIP (self irrigating pot) last year, Texas’ worst drought/heatwave ever. I spent a month away to take care of my mother after her surgery, returned to what I thought was a dead plant cuz DH couldn’t even water a SIP enough while I was away. So I didn’t bring it in for winter (somewhat mild, still freezes sometimes), yet the rosemary still came back! So yes, it’s pretty hardy, even in pots.
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Anonymous

Yum! I am totally going to do this! Thanks for sharing!
Kailea Buley

The hardest part of this recipe is getting the chicken out of the crock pot, because the meat just falls off the bones. Enjoy!
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air

lawry’s and pam aren’t that good for you…. fake processed ingredients
- Kristinfriesen
  
  Substitute organic olive oil and costco’s organic no salt seasoning. Tastes better and is much better for you.
- http://www.facebook.com/trimixjoe Joe Rojas
  
  I love using my misto pump olive oil sprayer, havent bought Pam in a decade. Makes a good x-mas present!
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Jamie

Wow! That’s kind of a lot of steps. Maybe you could simplify it a bit.
- Cris Goode
  
  I know, right?
http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/ Tina

thanks pinning this now
Renna Hanlon

So, you don’t add any liquid to the pot?

I live in northeast Texas, and I have a HUMONGOUS Rosemary plant growing on the south side of my house. I planted it a few years ago from a 6″ pot. Though our winters are milder than some, we have had years of week long snow, as well as ice-storms since I’ve planted it. Talk about a hardy plant! So, unless you live in the northern tundra, you might consider planting some.
Can’t wait to try your recipe!
- Anonymous
  
  No water! I am so jealous of your plant! I just got an aerogarden, so I may give it a try again.
- http://www.facebook.com/trimixjoe Joe Rojas
  
  I live in Chicago and our rosemary survived our mild winter…the only good that comes out of global warming
mora2

I heart rosemarie as well and I grew some over the summer and then completely forgot about it and wouldn’t you know- I went out to see if the parsley was still growing ( in February) and it was along with my forgotten rosemarie bush. So if you love Rosemarie, I suggest planting a bush . It is incredibly hardy and if I couldn’t kill it then I doubt any one could.
http://profile.yahoo.com/IELGX4ZHQXW4ZK2YHOH6FJ3JPI michelle

I assume I could do this with chicken breasts? I hate deboning a chicken. I know I won’t get the dark meat and it probably won’t be as moist, but I’m thinking it would work for casseroles, etc. I think though, I would need to add some liquid – since I don’t think it will cook down without skin like your whole chicken does. Thanks! (P.S. I grow Rosemary. It’s very easy. If you love it – you should grow it!)
- crisgoode
  
  If you did chicken breasts, I would add a little bit of chicken broth. Maybe 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup. Thanks for the tip on Rosemary.
Jennifer Brown

Great easy recipe!! Thanks for sharing. (here’s a tip for savings fresh herbs to make them last a lot longer… my market switched too) Break off pieces of your preffered herb (basil, rosemary, cilantro, etc. even roasted garlic) and then fill with extra virgin olive oil, and freeze) I keep these in freezer bags or tupperware and use a cube at a time when I make pasta sauce, stir fry, even the crock pot!
http://www.facebook.com/LovingLife76 Kim ONeill

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
  
  So glad you enjoyed it! And WELCOME to the world of the crock pot!!!
julia

crock pot liner? Or would that not work?
- crisgoode
  
  Sure. I use mine a lot.
  - julia
    
    With this recipe? I always use them not for this long.
    - crisgoode
      
      Yep. Used one earlier this week. I use the reynolds ones.
  - Joyce Camp
    
    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!
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http://www.facebook.com/cathleencates Cathleen Cates

Can the chicken be frozen? Or should it be thawed before putting it in the crock pot?
- crisgoode
  
  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

You do not add any liquid beforehand?
- crisgoode
  
  Nope… there is enough liquid in the chicken.
Sara Baker

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
  
  So glad to hear it!
http://www.facebook.com/debbie.foy.18 Debbie Foy

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