How to Cook a Whole Chicken in a Crock Pot

IF you are going to cook a whole chicken in your crock pot you will need a large crock pot, for a 5 pound chicken you will probably need a 7 quart crock pot. Here’s my most recent recipe for cooking a whole chicken in the crockpot.

7 Quart Crock Pot Parts

Whether you are looking for a 7 quart crock pot or one a little smaller the parts of a crock pot are all quite similar. Here’s a quick run down of the parts of a crock pot.

What are the Heat Settings On My Crock Pot

Cooking temperatures will vary from crock pot to crock pot but the general concensus for heating temperatures is this. The low setting is generally about 200 degrees farenheit.  The high setting is about 300 degrees farenheit.

How Long Should Carrots and Potatoes Cook in a Crock Pot?

If you are cooking in a 7 quart crock pot it’s good to understand the cooking times for certain foods. You can basically cook any food you would cook in the oven or on the stove in a crock pot. You just have to know the conversion of times and you’ll be fine.

Recipes for a 7 Quart Crock Pot

You can use just about any recipe for a crock pot for a 7 quart crock pot. You simply have to increase the amount of ingredients. A crock pot works best when it is at least 2/3 full. Here’s one of my favorite recipes for a 7 quart crock pot. This recipe is great for [...]