Crockpot Turkey Legs
Crockpot Turkey Legs deliver succulent, fall-off-the-bone meat with a warm, herbaceous aroma from classic poultry seasoning. Each leg steams gently in its own foil packet, locking in juices and creating a richly seasoned bite with simple salt and pepper. Serve this comforting dish for an easy weeknight dinner or a relaxed holiday alternative when you want turkey without the fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook7 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Turkey Legs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Rinse the turkey legs and pat them dry. Season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Wrap each turkey leg tightly in aluminum foil.
- 4
Place the wrapped legs into a slow cooker with no liquid or other ingredients. Cover and cook on Low until the meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 hours.
- 5
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Remove the legs from the slow cooker and let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 7
Carefully remove and discard the foil. Separate the thighs from the drumsticks.
- Calories 946.87 kcal High 47%
- Protein 189.33 g Good Source 379%
- Carbohydrate 0.94 g 0%
- Total Fat 21.22 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 635.88 mg High 212%
- Sodium 1688.14 mg High 73%
- Dietary Fiber 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 9.31 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 6.84 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.18 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Crockpot Turkey Legs is made with 3 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 7 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Poultry Seasoning, Salt & Pepper, and Whole Chicken. Each serving provides about 946.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Turkey Legs made of?
- The main ingredients are Poultry Seasoning, Salt & Pepper, Whole Chicken. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Turkey Legs?
- About 7 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 7 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 946.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Turkey Legs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crockpot Turkey Legs healthy?
- Crockpot Turkey Legs has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 946.87 calories and 189.33 g of protein, or 379% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1688.14 mg (73% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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