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    Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken and a Giveaway!

    Posted: Sep 7, 2016 · Updated: May 23, 2024 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken - Super moist, flavorful, tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken the whole family will enjoy!
    Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken - Super moist, flavorful, tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken the whole family will enjoy!

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    Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken - Super moist, flavorful, tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken the whole family will enjoy!

    The evenings around here have been cooling down as of late and it's got me thinking about my slow cooker. My crock pot. What do you call it in your family? I usually resort to crock pot, so if you're a slow cooker kind of family, I apologize.  One of my favorite things to make in my crock pot, is chicken. I don't know about you, but I think fall-off-the-bone meat is just about the best thing ever.

    I had some chicken legs I needed to use up so I decided it was a perfect opportunity to make this Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken. I'm not going to lie. . .I had a little extra inspiration from my blogging bud, Samantha over at Five Heart Home. She's releasing her first cookbook in October that's FILLED with 80 slow cooker (she's a slow cooker kind of gal 😉 ) dinner recipes and I'm super excited to help her spread the news about her new book and an amazing giveaway! All of the details can be found at the end of this post, but let's get to this chicken first!

    I may be one of the only bloggers that is brave enough to post ugly raw chicken photos. . .but I did it. . .for you. I get comments from my readers all the time about how helpful step-by-step photos are, so I try to take them for most of my posts. Today is no exception.

    I always use slow cooker liners for easy clean-up. As a disclaimer, I've never had a problem with them at all. No melting, no issues, no horror stories on this end. They've just been a timesaver for me. Completely awesome.

    The way I season the chicken, is right in a ziploc bag. As I mentioned before, I used chicken legs, but you could also use thighs if you would like for this recipe. If you're not a big Italian seasoning fan, you can actually omit it and replace it with a seasoning that better suits your tastes. If I'm making this chicken for the kids, I often omit the red pepper flakes as well.

    I'm a firm believer of removing the skin from chicken legs before putting them in the crock pot (especially if you don't plan to crisp up the skin in the oven later).

    Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken - Super moist, tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken the whole family will enjoy!

    After you're done with the seasoning, you place the legs in the slow cooker (gasp - I said "slow cooker" - are you paying attention? 😉 ) and just sprinkle the cloves of garlic around the chicken. Whew, ok, we're done with the ugly raw chicken pics. Is everyone okay? I promise it gets better from here on out.

    These crock pot Italian garlic chicken legs brown up quite nicely in the slow cooker (I did it again) without having to use the oven at all.

    Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken - Super moist, tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken the whole family will enjoy!

    Just look at that seasoning! It sticks to the chicken quite well, don't you think?!

    Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken - Super moist, tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken the whole family will enjoy!

    So, go ahead, grab one of these chicken legs and take a big bite! Don't be alarmed if the meat just falls off the bone, because chances are. . .it will.

    Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken - Super moist, tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken the whole family will enjoy!

    Have I inspired you to dig out your crock pot from the cupboard? I hope so! Don't forget to check out my friend, Samantha's, new cookbook below and make sure to enter her amazing giveaway! I can't wait to share a recipe from her new cookbook with you all. That, my friends, is coming soon!

    Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken - Super moist, flavorful, tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken the whole family will enjoy!

    Real Food Slow Cooker Suppers will be released on October 11, 2016, but it's available for pre-order now! The cookbook features:

    ♥ 80 new DINNER recipes made in the slow cooker, prepped when it's convenient for you and cooked while you go on with your day
    ♥ recipes utilizing real, fresh ingredients instead of processed or packaged ingredients
    ♥ a variety of recipes, from classics to comfort foods to soups & stews to sandwiches & tacos to holiday main courses, and
    ♥ a full-color photo with every recipe!

    To thank those of you who have already pre-ordered or are planning to pre-order, we're hosting a big giveaway! It's easy to enter and the prize pack includes a generous Amazon gift card, a fancy new slow cooker, and some additional kitchen accessories that will come in handy when using the cookbook! 🙂

    Real Food Slow Cooker Suppers: Cookbook Pre-Order Giveaway ~ prize pack includes an Amazon gift card, a touch-screen slow cooker, an immersion blender, a digital food thermometer, and a food scale | FiveHeartHome.com

    To pre-order Real Food Slow Cooker Suppers, click one of the links below:

    Amazon

    Barnes & Noble

    or wherever books are sold!

    And to enter the giveaway, simply fill out this form and submit!


    GOOD LUCK!!!

    Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken - Super moist, tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken the whole family will enjoy!

    Crock Pot Italian Garlic Chicken

    Super moist, tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken the whole family will enjoy!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 6 minutes mins
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 355kcal
    Author: Sara
    adjust servings: 6

    Ingredients

    • 6 chicken legs (skin off)
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 20-25 cloves garlic (peeled)
    • ⅓ cup vegetable broth

    Instructions

    • In a plastic ziplock bag, add chicken legs, oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
    • Turn bag until chicken is well-coated.
    • Place chicken in crock pot and surround with garlic cloves.
    • Pour vegetable broth over chicken.
    • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

    Notes

    1. Marinate for Enhanced Flavor: For even more flavor infusion, marinate the chicken legs in the seasoning mixture for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator before cooking. This allows the chicken to absorb the flavors of the herbs and spices, resulting in a more flavorful and tender dish.
    2. Adjust Spices to Taste: Taste the seasoning mixture before adding it to the chicken to ensure it meets your flavor preferences. Adjust the amount of Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes according to your taste. If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes, or omit them entirely for a milder flavor profile.
    3. Monitor Cooking Time: While the recipe suggests cooking the chicken on low for 6-8 hours, it's essential to monitor the cooking progress to prevent overcooking. Depending on the size and thickness of the chicken legs and the specific characteristics of your slow cooker, the cooking time may vary. Check the internal temperature of the chicken using a meat thermometer. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Adjust the cooking time accordingly to avoid dry and overcooked chicken.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Heather

      April 10, 2024 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      My family and I really enjoy this recipe! We leave the skin on and broil it for a few minutes to crisp it up after it cooks in the crockpot. Thank you for sharing it!

      Reply
    2. Chanel

      March 08, 2023 at 1:59 pm

      Could you put this on high for a certain amount of hours? I started making this late and it won’t be ready by dinner (face palm🤦🏽‍♀️)

      Reply
    3. Nancy

      May 22, 2021 at 12:41 pm

      Can I use bone in chicken breast?

      Reply
      • Sara

        May 23, 2021 at 7:48 pm

        Sure. You just need to make sure the chicken is fully cooked and to the correct temperature.

        Reply
    4. Nancy

      May 22, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      Can I use crushed garlic instead of whole?

      Reply
      • Sara

        May 23, 2021 at 7:47 pm

        Sure!

        Reply
    5. Michelle

      April 04, 2021 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      Question: I need to use 22 Chicken Drums. What size crockpot would you use and would you x3 all the other ingredients?

      Reply
    6. Anonymous

      November 06, 2020 at 2:31 am

      Do you need to use a liner? I was just going to put it in the slow cooker without liner.

      Reply
      • Sara

        November 10, 2020 at 9:05 pm

        I like to use liners for easy clean up! Liners aren't necessary. You may just need to soak the cooking pot a bit longer!

        Reply
    7. Corrie-Lee

      October 31, 2020 at 11:54 am

      Do I use a regular ziploc bag right in the slow cooker or do I need slow cooker liners?

      Reply
      • Sara

        November 02, 2020 at 1:54 pm

        Use a liner specifically made for a slow cooker. A ziploc bag will melt.

        Reply
    8. Emily

      July 23, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      What's the difference between 6-8 hours? Will it get more tender the longer you cook?

      Reply
      • Sara

        July 26, 2020 at 9:40 pm

        The chicken will become more "fall off the bone" the longer it cooks.

        Reply
    9. Jennifer Mar

      June 09, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Can I use garlic salt to substitute fresh garlic and eliminate the need for plain salt?

      Reply
      • Sara

        June 09, 2020 at 6:44 pm

        You could try that, Jennifer. Let us know if it works out well for you!

        Reply
    10. Susan

      November 08, 2018 at 5:23 am

      Could I use chicken broth? Is there a reason to use vegetable broth?

      Reply
      • Sara

        November 21, 2018 at 10:45 pm

        Chicken should be fine.

        Reply
    11. Bliss

      December 13, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      I would rather leave the skin on. Have you ever made this with the skin on & do you think it would taste just as good if I do it that way?

      Reply
      • Sara

        December 15, 2016 at 8:18 pm

        The skin will just be soggy right out of the crock pot. You could always place the baked chicken under the broiler for a couple minutes though when it's done in the crock pot to crisp up the skin a bit!

        Reply
    12. Nikki

      October 15, 2016 at 10:33 pm

      I think I might make this later in the week. Do you think I could put bone in chicken thighs and drumsticks in at the same time? How would you alter the cooking time (if at all)? Thanks in advance. It looks delish.

      Reply
      • Sara

        October 16, 2016 at 9:20 pm

        Yes, I think you could put both drumsticks and thighs in at the same time. You shouldn't have to alter the cooking time. Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    13. Nora @ OfRecipes

      October 04, 2016 at 3:11 am

      This sounds mighty delicious! I can't wait to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Sara

        October 09, 2016 at 10:31 pm

        I hope you do! Thanks for stopping by, Nora!

        Reply
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