Description
These incredible slow cooker chicken leg meals are perfect for busy weeknights, offering tender, flavorful chicken legs bathed in a delicious, savory sauce with minimal prep. They are a healthy, budget-friendly, and comforting option for families.
Ingredients
- 8–10 Chicken Legs (drumsticks or thighs, bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Chicken Broth (low sodium)
- 14.5 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. 1. Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. 2. In the slow cooker, combine chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir well.
3. 3. Place the seasoned chicken legs into the slow cooker, nestled into the sauce.
4. 4. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
5. 5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker. Shred the meat from the bones if desired.
6. 6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy these delicious chicken leg slow cooker meals!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chicken legs
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken legs, easy chicken recipe, family dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal, budget-friendly, chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs