Description
Tender, flavorful crockpot chicken legs paired with creamy mashed potatoes – an easy and comforting meal made with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rub chicken legs with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken legs in the crockpot in a single layer.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until fully cooked and tender.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and mash with butter, milk, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Serve crockpot chicken legs hot with a generous serving of mashed potatoes.
Notes
For crispier chicken skin, broil the legs in the oven for a few minutes after slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: crockpot, chicken legs, mashed potatoes, comfort food