Looking for reliable all-day crock pot recipes? This All Day Crock Pot Chicken Leg Dinner is an easy, fix-it-and-forget-it meal that delivers tender, flavorful chicken and perfectly cooked vegetables with minimal effort.
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Hi, Cris here. I often get asked for more all-day slow cooker recipes, so I developed this chicken leg dinner that really works for an eight-hour day. It’s designed to be simple to assemble in the morning and come home to a complete dinner.
Why many modern crock pot recipes aren’t all-day recipes
If you’ve noticed fewer recipes that call for all-day cooking, there are two main reasons. Modern slow cookers typically run hotter than older models, so ingredients cook faster. Also, most newer units are larger — when a big cooker isn’t filled, it heats more quickly and can overcook food during a long day. This recipe is written to work around those challenges.
Tips for longer slow cooker times
- Fill the cooker at least halfway; two-thirds full is ideal for even, slow cooking.
- If you have a large slow cooker, set a heatproof bowl inside it and place your ingredients in the bowl to extend cooking time. This creates a smaller effective cooking vessel and slows the heat slightly.
All Day Crock Pot Chicken Leg Dinner — Notes
- This recipe fills my 6-quart multi-cooker, which helps it cook all day without drying out the food.
- For crispier skin, transfer cooked legs to a lined baking sheet and broil each side 1–2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- After eight hours the carrots are cooked through but still firm; if you prefer softer veggies, you can extend cooking to 10 hours.
- You can assemble the dish the night before and refrigerate, then start it the next morning.
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All Day Crock Pot Chicken Leg Dinner
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Ingredients
- 12 Chicken legs
- Steak seasoning, to taste
- 1 lb Baby potatoes
- 8 Carrots, peeled and cut into pieces
- 6 Ribs celery, cut into pieces
- 2 Onions, cut into pieces
- 1 Cup Chicken broth
- 1/2 Cup Cooking sherry (or additional broth)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Place the potatoes, carrots, celery and onions in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
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Pour the chicken broth and cooking sherry (or extra broth) over the vegetables.
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Season the vegetables lightly with salt and pepper.
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Season the chicken legs with steak seasoning and arrange them on top of the vegetables.
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Tuck rosemary sprigs on top for aroma and flavor.
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Cook on low for 8–10 hours, until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked to your preference.
Notes
- This recipe fills a 6-quart multi-cooker, which helps maintain the right temperature for a full-day cook without drying the food.
- To crisp skin after slow cooking, broil the legs briefly on a lined baking sheet, watching carefully so they don’t burn.
- If you prefer softer carrots, extend the cook time up to 10 hours.
- Assemble the ingredients the night before and refrigerate for an easy start the next morning.
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- Calorie and carb counts vary with ingredient choices; nutrition numbers shown are estimates and should not be used for precise dietary needs.
- All slow cookers vary, so consider this cook time a guideline and adjust as needed for your appliance.
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