can you just throw a frozen chicken in the crockpot to cook?

Answer 1

I don't know how true it is, but I've heard you should not cook a frozen chicken in the crock pot. You can probably research it on the internet.

Answer 2

Pour some hot water down into where the giblets are frozen. Wait a minute or two, then you should be able to fish them out. YOu can bake or crockpot a partially frozen bird, but if you bake it, it will take longer and might end up a little tougher. If you have all day (you'll need at least 6 hours in a crockpot) then I would toss it in the crockpot, squirt some lemon juice on it, drizzle on some olive oil, salt, pepper and chopped garlic and leave it too cook for the day! Make some potatoes to go with it and a nice salad :) If you don't have the 6 hours, then I would put it in a pan in the oven, prepare it the same way with the olive oil, lemon, garlic, etc.... and bake it at 350. It will probably take 90 minutes or so and I would suggest cutting open a part of the thigh meat when you think it is done. If the juices aren't clear or you see anything bloody still flowing, it isn't done yet.

Answer 3

crockpot is probably the best time saver in the kitchen today. You can throw in a few ingredients, turn it on, leave the house all day, and come home to a home filled with incredible scents and a complete hot dinner waiting for you. And almost everyone loves chicken, so these crockpot recipes will be a hit.

There are some tips for cooking chicken in the crockpot. You'll find that many crockpot recipes that cook for 8-10 hours will call for chicken thighs or legs. Chicken breast meat can become mushy and soft when cooked for longer than 6 hours on low. Using boneless chicken thighs will not only solve this problem, but this cut of meat is cheaper than chicken breasts and has a richer flavor. However, if your family prefers white meat, just make sure to cook for a shorter period of time and everything should turn out perfectly.


Vegetables in these recipe should go into the bottom of the crockpot, with the meat on top. This arrangement will also help prevent the chicken from overcooking. If you choose to leave the skin on your chicken, brown it first in a skillet in olive oil to help improve the appearance of the finished dish.

Answer 4

Many people cook frozen foods in the crockpot. And others like to reheat foods in the crockpot. Most food experts do not recommend these practices, as foods need to reach a temperature of 140 degrees within 1-1/2 hours to prevent bacteria growth. Even if the foods do eventually reach a safe temperature and cook thoroughly, bacteria in the food can produce toxins that aren't destroyed by heat and that can make you sick. Many people have experienced food poisoning and don't even know it. They may have some digestive discomfort or feel ill for a day or two and then recover. Unfortunately, a person in a high risk group (elderly, persons with compromised immune systems, small children, and pregnant women) can suffer serious consequences from food poisoning. More than 5,000 people die each year in the U.S. as a result of food poisoning. If you decide to cook frozen foods or reheat foods in the crockpot, do so at your own risk. One thing you can do is to warm the liquid used in the recipe and add it along with the frozen foods, to help raise the temperature more quickly. Taking a calculated risk may be acceptable to you as long as you know the consequences AND as long as no member of your family is in a high risk group.

Answer 5

Yeah, you can throw the chicken directly. But if you doo this, you won't be able to clean and season the chicken. Even a frozen chicken needs washing and cleaning from the inside; and the food will smell a whole lot better if you season the chicken from the inside.

Answer 6

I would defrost the chicken (or anything else you put in the cp) first... reason being, changes in temp may effect the pot, the dish may dilute from defrosting/ice, the food may not get cooked through. I would read the manufacturers suggestions. You're basically steaming the food. You could probably do it, but why risk the recipe and damaging the cp.

Answer 7

Sure - but really, it's better if you thaw it first. Plus, it'll take longer to cook and whatever seasonings you put in may not work as well as if the chicken were thawed. But while it may not taste as good - the good news is, I don't think it'll kill you to eat it.

Answer 8

Yes you can,but what to do with that little plastig bag with the heart,neck and liver etc of the chicken?That is in its chest
Or do frozen chickens in your country come without that?
Where I live they still!!!!!!!!!! have that.
Wished they stopped doing that.

Answer 9

Sure! It'll retain its juices and not get dried out. Just cook it on high with plenty of liquid for a long time.

Answer 10

I would say yes but, it will take a little longer. If you are really short on time though, just before you place it in the crock pot run hot tap water over it for a couple of minutes......good luck and enjoy!!! ;)