These Crock Pot Pesto Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs are so simple but flavorful and delicious. The lemon pepper subtly compliments the pesto flavor on the chicken drumsticks without overpowering it. This dish is in the crock pot in less than 5 minutes and is a perfect quick and easy recipe for weeknight family meals.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs5 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crock Pot Pesto Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs
Juice one of your lemons and then drizzle the juice over your chicken drumsticks.
Then sprinkle your chicken legs with lemon pepper seasoning.
Next, brush pesto over your chicken.
Slice your remaining two lemons and then place them top of your chicken legs.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
Notes
I whipped these up in my 6 Qt 5 in 1 Crock Pot, however, any 6 quart slow cooker will do just fine.
If you want crisper skin on these Crock Pot Pesto Lemon Pepper Chicken legs, after slow cooking, place them on a lined cookie sheet and broil for a few minutes.
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