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Delicious Crock Pot chicken legs cooked to perfection with spices and herbs.

Crock Pot Chicken Legs

These tender and flavorful chicken legs are effortlessly prepared in a crockpot, making them a perfect family-friendly dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken legs Use skin-on for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional for flavor
  • to taste Additional herbs and spices Optional to enhance flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken legs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and any additional herbs or spices you like.
  2. Place the seasoned chicken legs in the crockpot.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  4. Serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

You can marinate the chicken overnight for extra flavor. Browning the chicken before cooking adds a delicious crust. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to three months.