Keto Cajun Chicken (Crockpot)

This keto cajun crockpot chicken recipe makes a delicious, flavorful, and juicy chicken with minimal effort.

Our recipe for low-carb cajun chicken calls for a whole 5-pound chicken, olive oil, and a combination of herbs and spices to create a flavorful dry cajun rub.

The chicken is then slow-cooked with carrots and onions in a crockpot for 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

It’s a slow-cooker whole chicken recipe that practically cooks itself. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

The result is a tender and juicy chicken with a spicy kick that is perfect for a keto-friendly meal. It’s guaranteed to become a favorite, so don’t forget to add it to your weekly meal prep. 

The chicken is fall-apart tender when cooked in a slow cooker. This is because it is basically steamed and cooked. You’ll get moist chicken every time if you cook your whole chicken this way.

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Keto Cajun Crockpot Chicken

If you’re looking for a tasty and healthy meal that is easy to make, this keto cajun crockpot chicken recipe is a great option.

Whether you’re following a low-carb diet or simply looking for a flavorful chicken recipe, this dish is sure to impress.

So, grab your crockpot and get ready to enjoy a delicious meal that is both easy and satisfying.

Cooking a whole chicken in a slow cooker is a great way to make shredded chicken. This is because the chicken falls off the bone once fully cooked.

By cooking the chicken whole and then shredding it once it cools, you can prepare different meals quickly. Winning!

You can separate the chicken breasts from the dark meat and even store them separately in the freezer in an airtight container for easy access.

Ingredients Needed To Make A Keto Whole Cajun Chicken In A Slow Cooker

The following are the ingredients you’ll need for this low-carb crockpot cajun whole chicken recipe. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

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• One whole chicken
• Olive oil
• Dried oregano
• Dried thyme
• Cayenne pepper
• Smoked paprika
• Black pepper
• Cumin powder
• Salt
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• A couple of carrots cut into 4-inch pieces to be added to the bottom of the crockpot
• Onion, cut into quarters

Instructions For Cooking A Whole Cajun Chicken In A Crockpot

To prepare this cajun whole chicken in a crockpot, start by washing and patting dry the chicken.

Then, rub the chicken with one tablespoon of olive oil. In a small bowl, mix together all the dry herbs and seasonings to make a dry cajun rub.

Rub the entire chicken with the seasonings, making sure to add some inside the chicken cavity.

Add carrot and onion pieces to the bottom of the crockpot. Turn on the slow cooker for either 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

The chicken will release a lot of liquid during the cooking process, but the vegetables added to the bottom of the pan will help prevent it from becoming soggy.

After the chicken has cooked for the allotted time, check with an instant-read thermometer to ensure it’s done.

Place the thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken thigh, and it should register 160 degrees F when ready.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 weeks.

Cooking a whole chicken in a crockpot is as easy as it gets. You’ll be able to make a quick meal in no time, even if it’s your first time cooking chicken this way.

After you rub the chicken with the cajun seasonings, you’ll place it on top of the veggies to cook. 

It’s important not to disturb the chicken as it cooks, and you do not take the lid off since this could skew the cooking time.

Remove the chicken using two large metal spatulas to ensure it stays whole when removing it from the slow cooker.

If you want a crispy skin on your chicken, like a store-bought rotisserie chicken, you can place the whole bird on a baking sheet and put it under the broiler for a few minutes, or until the skin crisps up.

Do You Need To Place Water/Liquid In Crockpot With Chicken?

When cooking chicken in a crockpot, there is absolutely no need to add any form of liquid to the pot.

The slow process of cooking in a crockpot naturally releases the chicken juices without adding any form of liquid. 

When Do You Know If A Slow Cooker Chicken Is Done?

After the chicken has cooked for the allotted time, check with an instant-read thermometer to see if it is done.

Place the thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken thigh. It should register at 160 degrees F when ready.

What Causes Chicken To Fall Apart In A Slow Cooker?

This recipe produces fall-apart chicken when cooked in a slow cooker because the connective tissue of the chicken is being turned into gelatin.

Plus, the wet environment that the chicken is cooked in, as it releases its juices when cooked at low temperatures, causes the collagen to dissolve and make the chicken extra tender.

When a chicken is cooked in a crockpot, it is braised and cooked in its liquid, while the environment is hot and dry when a chicken is roasted in an oven.

That explains why the meat cooks faster in an oven, but very little gelatin breakdown occurs.

If you do not want the chicken to fall apart when cooked in a slow cooker, reduce the cooking time and check for doneness sooner.

It’s possible the chicken will not register 160 degrees F if you reduce the cooking time by 60 minutes.

The chicken will be more intact, and you can finish the bird by roasting it in the oven for 30 minutes or until it reaches 160 degrees F.

Tools You’ll Need To Make Cajun Chicken In A Crockpot

• 6-quart Manual Crockpot or a Programmable Slow Cooker
• Two large metal spatulas for lifting the chicken quickly out of the crockpot.
• Instant read digital thermometer 

Best Sides To Serve Keto Cajun Crockpot Chicken

Wondering what to serve with your low-carb keto meal?

How about some keto dirty cauliflower rice or a serving of keto green beans almondine?

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