Making chicken drumsticks in the crock-pot is so easy! Add in some potatoes and you have a yummy meal with hardly any work.
Hi friends! Today I’m back to re-share a recipe that I first shared back in 2016. I am no professional food blogger, but this recipe for crockpot chicken drumsticks and potatoes has become my blog’s most viewed recipe. Why? Maybe just because it’s so simple!
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When I use the word “recipe” I use it rather lightly in this case, because this particular slow cooker meal doesn’t truly require a recipe, or at least not an exact one.
Need a slow cooker? This crock-pot is the one I use and love.
You can use any kind of potato for this dish. I will often use russet potatoes just because they’re what I have on hand, but another favorite is red potatoes (as pictured below).
If you like recipes with exact amounts, this may frustrate you a bit, but this really is one of those “a little of this, a little of that” kind of dishes. You can’t really go wrong, unless of course you dump in a whole salt-shaker full of salt or something ha!
My original recipe called for seasoning the chicken drumsticks with basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme. However, I recently realized that those herbs all make up Italian seasoning, so I bought some of that and that makes everything even quicker!
My biggest concern with cooking drumsticks in the crock-pot is that I don’t want to lose the crispy skin that you get when you bake them. To remedy this I like to take the time to sear them a bit on each side before putting them on top of the potatoes in the slow cooker.
Here is everything ready to cook away for a few hours!
Aaaand here’s the recipe for my favorite crock-pot drumsticks and potatoes!
Crock-Pot Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes
Ingredients
- Chicken drumsticks
- Potatoes (Russet or Red)
- Carrots (optional)
- Italian seasoning (or Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, and Thyme)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Minced garlic
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes; place in crock-pot along with carrots (if desired.)
- Add a drizzle of olive oil, a teaspoon minced garlic, and some salt; stir well.
- Season chicken drumsticks with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a pan over medium high heat, sear drumsticks on each side.
- Place chicken drumsticks on top of potatoes in the crock-pot. Cook for 6 hours on low.
- Serve with a side salad. Yum!
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I love sharing easy recipes and frugal meal plans here on the blog. If you’re looking for more crock-pot recipes check out two more of my favorites here and here.
Thanks for stopping by today! If this recipe for crock-pot chicken drumsticks and potatoes looks yummy to you don’t forget to pin the image below!
Lisa says
Those drumsticks look amazing and to think they are out of the crock-pot!!! Amazing!
Lisa
Tex-Mex Mom says
Thanks for commenting Lisa! 🙂
Hannah Smith says
This was delicious!! Just made it last night 🙂 The chicken basically fell off the drumsticks and the seasonings were amazing. It was a last minute crock-pot throw-together meal and it was super fast and convenient !
Tex-Mex Mom says
Oh yay Hun I’m glad you made it and liked it! 😀 I love making drumsticks.
John says
Do you use liquid in this recipe?
Rebekah says
I didn’t!
Lindsay says
Can u add broccoli or other vegetables, and do you leave it in for the exact same time
Rebekah says
My guess is that broccoli would end up pretty mushy. 🙁
Lindsay says
I thought so, i’ll just throw the vegetablesin the microwave or oven, etc….and add them after the crockpot is done doing its thing… I just love this recipe I just want to add something else to it but the chicken and potatoes are AMAZING
Rebekah says
That’s a good idea. Definitely nice to include a green veggie! And thanks, so glad you like the recipe! 🙂
Lindsay says
Just AMAZING my go to receipe and so easy to substitute chicken with other meats
SusanB says
Is it okay to just cook the chicken with no potatoes?
Rebekah says
Yes that works great too!
Tina says
Do you have to sear the chicken? Or can you just put it straight in the crock pot?
Rebekah says
You definitely don’t have to sear the chicken but the skin will be more mushy at the end if you don’t.