Crockpot Ranch Onion Whole Chicken Recipe (EASY)

Making a Whole Chicken in the slow cooker has never been easier than with this flavor packed Crockpot Ranch Onion Whole Chicken Recipe!

Pair it with a delicious side of Fluffy Mashed Potatoes and Scratch Made Chicken Gravy to create the ultimate cozy family dinner!

Crockpot Ranch Onion Whole Chicken Recipe

Have you ever wondered how to cook a whole chicken in the Crockpot?

Today, you get to take the complicated out of dinner, then add in some extra delicious yumminess!

Jeffrey writes: "Excellent. Fall off the bone tender."

Seasoned perfectly with ranch, garlic, and onion flavors, the whole gang will love this EASY Crockpot Ranch Onion Whole Chicken!

Packed with flavor, this easy rotisserie style chicken recipe is perfect for any day of the week!

Just 5 ingredients and you’re done!

This whole Slow Cooker Chicken with onion soup mix and ranch dressing mix will become the perfect savory star for your next dinner or holiday party!

It’s so easy you’ll just wish you’d tried this recipe sooner.

Seriously, you’re gonna be amazed by how little effort this recipe takes!  This easy recipe is further proof that you don’t need to leave home to enjoy big flavors.

I love making easy recipes that take hardly any effort.  Talk about the ideal remedy for a busy week.

Another Easy Crockpot Dinner to the rescue!

So are you ready to feed the whole gang without all the effort?

Here’s what you’ll need to make this Crock Pot Whole Roasted Chicken…

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Crockpot Ranch Onion Whole Chicken Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Whole Chicken in your Crock Pot!

Add the following to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand to make yours…

• Whole Chicken – fresh or thawed if previously frozen.
• Onion Soup Mix – For best flavor, use the variety specified in the recipe card.
• Ranch Seasoning Mix – or use this Homemade Ranch Seasoning Recipe
• Garlic
• Paprika

You’ll also need a 6 – 7 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.

That’s it. You’ll need just 5 simple ingredients to create this chicken dinner masterpiece!

How To Make Crockpot Ranch Onion Whole Chicken

It’s actually SO easy to make this crowd-pleasing crockpot chicken dinner.

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Prepare your chicken as directed in the recipe card.

2. Mix up your seasonings in a mixing bowl, then generously rub the seasonings all over your chicken.

3. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

4. Next, carefully place your chicken in the crockpot and cook as instructed.

5. Once done, use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature of your chicken is 165 degrees.

Now… serve it up and enjoy every last delicious bite!

That’s it.  Just a few simple steps and you’re done!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Crockpot Whole Chicken Variations

Want to mix up your flavors?

Rather than making this Ranch Onion seasoning rub, try one of these tasty swaps…

Dry Rubbed Whole Chicken

To start, you can season your whole chicken with this Best Chicken Dry Rub Recipe.

I really love the tasty blend of 8 seasonings in this Crockpot Rotisserie Style Chicken.

I also love how you can almost always find those seasonings for this whole chicken right in your cupboard.

Fajita Whole Chicken

OR… make a double batch of this Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe to give your whole chicken a fun south of the border flavor upgrade!

You can even shred this chicken to transform it into some totally tasty tacos!

BBQ Whole Chicken

OR… make this Smoked BBQ Rub Recipe to transform your whole chicken into a savory, tempting barbecue chicken.

This chicken will gain you rave reviews household wide!

Now you can enjoy your favorite summer barbecue flavors in your Crockpot all year round!

What To Serve With Your Crock Pot Whole Chicken

Finish off your fabulous crock pot whole chicken dinner with some of these over-the-top dinner sides…

• Homemade Crockpot Cranberry Sauce
• Fluffy Moist Mashed Potatoes
• 10 Minute Chicken Gravy or 10 minute Brown Gravy
• Best Garlic Butter Recipe + Easy Garlic Bread
• Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
• Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
• Easy Cheesy Cauliflower
• Green Salad with Homemade Honey Balsamic Dressing

Crockpot Ranch Onion Whole Chicken Reviews

Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Crockpot Ranch Onion Whole Chicken Recipe…

Dawn writes: “So good and easy.”

Jeffrey writes: “Excellent. Fall off the bone tender.”

Samantha writes: “This chicken is absolutely delicious!”

Kami writes: “One of my favorite slow cooker recipes!”

Trudy writes: “Very good chicken. Very moist. My husband, myself and daughter all loved it. I will make again.”

Jana writes: “This was easy and great, double win!”

Candice writes: “My go to whole chicken recipe”

Jennifer writes: “Seriously Delicious”

Marie writes: “I ended up baking it in the oven but it was still delicious and very flavorful”

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