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Slow Chicken Legs and Potatoes

A delicious and comforting slow cooker chicken dinner that takes very little time to prepare!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow cooker chicken legs and potatoes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 480kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 8 chicken legs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup water or low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1.5 pounds potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon flour Optional to thicken sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients; slice the onion, chop the garlic and clean the potatoes. If using larger sized potatoes, cut them into quarters. Pat the chicken legs dry with a paper towel.
  • Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet. Once the skillet and oil are hot, add the chicken legs and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side, flip them over and cook for a few minutes longer and remove them from the pan.
  • Add the potatoes to the hot skillet and cook for a few minutes, and turn off the heat.
  • Place the onions and garlic in the bottom of a slow cooker, and layer the chicken legs on top.
  • Place the herbs on top of the chicken legs, and pour in the wine and water or broth.
  • Place the potatoes on top of the chicken; cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Notes

 
Whisk together 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon flour and stir it into the sauce for a thicker sauce.
Store leftover chicken legs in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Leftover serving suggestion - Remove the chicken from the bones, shred it and serve it in the gravy over mashed potatoes, rice or toast for a quick dinner.
See the article above for tips, variations, and more!

Nutrition

Serving: 2chicken legs | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 1354mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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