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Can you just put raw chicken in a slow cooker?
Can you put raw chicken in a crockpot? Yes, that is exactly how you start. Cover the bottom of your slow cooker with raw chicken. I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts because they are easier to work with when the chicken is cooked, but you can use any raw chicken.
Do you need to add liquid to crock pot when cooking chicken?
You do not need to add any liquid. Chickens today typically have some solution added, so they rarely need added liquid. At the end of the cooking time, the meat will be tender, practically falling off the bone.
How long does it take to cook raw chicken in a crock pot?
Raw chicken, just cooked on a low setting, will usually cook in 4-6 hours if you haven’t overfilled your slow cooker with ingredients. The more sauce in the pot and the fewer pieces of chicken, the shorter time’s needed.
How long does it take to cook chicken in a crockpot on high?
It typically takes 3-4 hours to cook a chicken on high heat in the slow cooker, and 8 hours to cook on low heat.