Slow Cooker Chicken Legs
These mouthwatering Slow Cooker Chicken Legs are perfect for simple, yet flavorful weeknight dinners. The chicken is lightly seasoned to let its natural flavors shine, then slow-cooked in a savory sauce until the meat is juicy and falls off the bone.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lb. drumsticks patted dry
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter diced
Instructions
- If you haven’t already, use a paper towel to pat the chicken dry.
- Stir the smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and onion powder together in a small bowl, then sprinkle the dry rub over the chicken, using your hands to coat it. Transfer the chicken to your slow cooker.
- Pour the broth into the slow cooker, then sprinkle the butter and garlic over the chicken.
- Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours. You CAN cook on high, but the chicken is guaranteed to fall off the bone and be incredibly tender if you cook it on low heat. Enjoy!
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Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 692mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
