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Tender Crockpot Chicken Leg Quarters cooked to perfection in a slow cooker

Crockpot Chicken Leg Quarters

Tender and juicy chicken leg quarters cooked slowly in a crockpot, bringing warmth and flavor to your dinner table with minimal effort.
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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: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken leg quarters
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For browning the chicken
  • 1 cup chicken broth Homemade broth adds richness

Method

Preparation

  • Season the chicken leg quarters with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the chicken leg quarters on both sides for about 3-4 minutes each.

Cooking

  • Place the browned chicken in the crockpot.
  • Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

Serving

  • Serve hot with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
  • You can shred the chicken for tacos or sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mg

Notes

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for about three months. For variations, consider adding vegetables or changing up the spices.
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