I love garlic, so when I saw this recipe over at A Year of Crockpotting, I had to try it. It did not disappoint. The garlic takes on a nutty, roasted flavor and the seasoning on the chicken compliments the other flavors. I served the garlic and onions over angel hair pasta. I’m pretty sure this was the fanciest chicken leg meal I’ve ever eaten.
Here’s what you’ll need:
3-4 pounds of chicken (I used a large pack of legs. You could use any cut you like)
1 large onion, sliced
1 Tbs. olive oil
2 tsps. paprika
2 tsps. kosher salt
1 tsp. pepper
20-40 garlic cloved, peeled but left whole (I used 1 bulb of garlic)
Toss the onions in the bottom of the crockpot. In a large bowl, mix the chicken with the other ingredients. I used my hands to mix it all up. Put the chicken in the crockpot on top of the onions. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
Because of the paprika, the chicken turns out an appetizing color, something I find unusual in crockpot cooking. Still, chicken legs are not very photogenic. (Neither are my own legs though, so I shouldn’t point fingers. Okay, that’s enough appendage talk.) I served the garlic and onions over angel hair pasta and it was perfectly yum. The garlic would also be good smeared on hot bread.
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Oh, this is perfect! I was just trying to decide what I should do with the big package of chicken legs I bought on a whim. Now I know! And I would LOVE it if my chicken ever came out of the crockpot looking like that. Can’t wait to try it – thanks!
I think it looks delicious!
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Yay! I can’t wait to try this recipe! With a newborn in the house, the crockpot has been my new best friend…due to lack of time to actually stand at the stove and cook up something yummy for my hubby.
Thanks!
I’m excited to try this. I’ve heard it’s got amazing flavor!!!
This looks so good…you have no idea how much I love roasted garlic. And MORE garlic is even better!
Now I’m hungry for garlic! Thanks for sharing!
I have to go to the store for onions and garlic tomorrow! This is going to be our Saturday or Sunday meal. Too bad tomorrow’s pizza and movie night or I’d be making it then.
I love your recipes. I tend to always cook the same things over and over and get bored with what I’m cooking. This gives me something to look forward to and it also makes my family happy.
Don’t you just love that blog! I don’t use my crock nearly as often as I should.
This recipe sounds great!
I made this with boneless, skinless breasts. It was wonderful! With two little ones I need plenty of easy, flavorful recipes and this fit the bill. I’ll definitely be checking back for more recipes. Thanks!
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Looks so good! I do so heart the crock pot. Set it and forget it. Ah ha.
I have made this and my kids (8&10) LOVE it! Served with couscous or brown rice and a green veggie and dinner is served in minutes!
Looks like another winner!
Made it and everyone LOVED it! Huge hit! I’ll definitely be making this again.
Wow…this was really good! I loved how the skin came a little crispy…very unusual for a crockpot. I will definitely make this again, and I’d be proud to serve it to company!
This looks incredible. Did you skin your chicken? And did you just serve it over plan angel hair? I was wondering if it made some kind of au jus or sauce while in the crockpot that you put over the noodles.
Thank you!
Julie, I don’t skin the chicken. It does make a good au jus with the garlic and onions. Yum!
I made this for dinner today and it was SO good! Thank you. A new one for our rotation, for sure.
I tried this recipe last night and my family LOVED IT!! My husband is such a picky eater and he wants me to make this one again!! Thanks for all these great ideas!! :O)