Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks And Potatoes is a set and forget easy dinner recipe! Loaded with a ton of veggies and seasoned tender chicken legs it is similar to a roast chicken dinner. Everyone in the family will love this slow cooker chicken legs potatoes and carrots and it is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Recipes like the Savoury Mince, Curried Sausages, Braised Steak And Onions and the Roast Pork With Crackling are all family friendly slow cooker recipes.
The Shrimp Chicken Fried Rice, Chicken Pesto Linguine, Garlic Chicken Parmesan Pasta and the Chicken Corn Noodle Soup all use the same protein with a variety of cooking methods, times and textures.
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🤍 Recipe Highlights
I have summarised everything that you will come to know and love (LOVE ❤) about the slow cooker chicken vegetables and potatoes recipe in the points below:
- Simple ingredients: you will be able to get everything you need to make this recipe from the local grocery store. They are year round available ingredients that will be easy to get your hands on.
- Set and forget: the best part of slow cooking is the hands off side of things! You simply throw most of the ingredients in, let them cook and then take a few steps towards the end to perfect the roast chicken dinner.
- Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner: versatile, loved by all and a great weekly meal, there is a reason why the 'Winner, winner chicken dinner' is a catch phrase we all know and love. It is simple. It also creates an easy meal and requires only minimal effort to bring it together.
- Taste and texture: from the succulent juicy chicken to the array of vegetables, we are treated to a wide variety of tastes and textures in the dish! All good things are covered 😄👌.
- Family friendly: everyone from little ones to the young at heart can enjoy this slow cooker chicken dinner. There is something in there for all to enjoy and you will find yourself being asked to make it again and again...and again 😂👌.
🥗 Ingredients
The photo below is to show you everything you need to make the slow cooker chicken legs and potatoes recipe. Please refer to the printable recipe card for specific ingredient measurements as well as detailed instructions.
As you can see the chicken drumsticks and potatoes recipe calls for:
- Olive oil: a little olive oil is used in the seasoning. This also helps to crisp up the skin of the chicken should you want to take the step of air frying or grilling the legs prior to serving.
- Salt and pepper: we use a small amount of salt and black pepper to season the chicken legs.
- Italian seasoning: a super handy dried herb mix to have in the pantry and whip out as needed. This combination is made from dried parsely, oregano and thyme.
- Paprika: you can use either smoked paprika or ground paprika, whichever is your favorite.
- Onion powder: we use a little onion powder in the chicken seasoning.
- Garlic powder: as above, we also use a little garlic powder along with the onion powder for seasoning the chicken legs.
- Chicken stock: chicken stock or chicken broth is used as one of the ingredients in the seasoning. This helps the herbs and spices to stick to the chicken and potatoes as they cook.
- Carrots: we simply peel these and then roughly chop with a knife and cutting board. You can use baby carrots also if you wish too.
- Mushrooms: swiss mushrooms are a great choice! As these take a lot less time to cook than many of the other root vegetables, we add these towards the end of the cook time (saves them from getting too mushy!).
- Corn cobs: juicy and bursting with flavor! Chicken and corn is a match made in heaven. Minimal prep needed, I simply chop the mini corn cobs in halves and throw them into the crockpot.
- Chicken drumsticks: a versatile and budget friendly protein! These cook easily in the slow cooker and can be crisped up at the end as desired.
- Potatoes: filling and satisfying, this is what makes the dish taste like we are having a roast dinner! Baby potatoes are a great choice as are red potatoes or chopped sweet potatoes.
Tasty Tip: I like to provide you with a number of substitutions and variations giving you an array of options when making the recipe. If in doubt of any of the above ingredients, or wanting alternatives, read this section (further below) before jumping into the instructions on how to make the recipe which are coming next 😉👌.
🍳 Instructions
Here are the step by step instructions to make the recipe. We start by preparing the vegetables. You will need a knife and cutting board for these initial steps.
- Slice the potatoes (Photo 1)
- Peel and slice the carrots (Photo 2)
- Chop the corn cobs (Photo 4)
- Slice the mushrooms (Photo 5)
👩🍳 How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks With Potatoes
To make the slow cooker chicken drumsticks with potatoes we start by preparing all of the vegetables. Chop any larger potatoes in halves but keep the skins on. Then use a vegetable peeler to peel and slice the carrots and a sharp knife to cut the corn cobs into halves.
Next slice the mushrooms as you see in the photos above.
- Gather the seasoning ingredients (Photo 5)
- Stir to combine (Photo 6)
- Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper (Photo 7)
- Add the potatoes to the slow cooker (Photo 8)
Next gather the ingredients to make the chicken seasoning, add them to a glass jug and use a mini whisk to combine then set aside.
When ready place the chicken legs onto a chopping board and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Now start to add the ingredients to the slow cooker, beginning with the potatoes, then add the carrots as you see in the photos below.
- Add the carrots (Photo 9)
- Pour half of the seasoning in (Photo 10)
- Stir to combine (Photo 11)
- Place the chicken legs on top of the vegetables (Photo 12)
Next pour half of the chicken blend over the top of the potatoes and carrots and then take a wooden spoon to stir and combine ensuring that the veggies are fully covered.
Once done use a pair of tongs to place the chicken legs on top as you see in the photo above.
- Add the sliced corn cobs (Photo 13)
- Pour over the rest of the seasoning (Photo 14)
- Stir to combine and then cook (Photo 15)
- Add the sliced mushrooms (Photo 16)
Next add the sliced corn cobs on top of the chicken and once you have pour the rest of the chicken seasoning over the top. Then take the wooden spoon or tongs and gently stir so that all of the chicken and vegetables are covered.
Once done, put the slow cooker lid on and set the timer to either 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
In the final hour of the cook time, remove the lid and add the sliced mushrooms. Then put the lid back on and let the chicken and potatoes continue to cook.
After the total cook time is up, you can then remove the lid and turn the heat off.
Now, you do have the option of using a pair of tongs to remove the chicken drumsticks and air frying them for 8-10 minutes or grilling them as this will help them to turn golden brown and the skin to get a little crispy.
- Air fry or grill legs for 10 mins to brown (Photo 17)
You might want to skip this step if you are wanting to be done at the end of the cook time and that is totally fine. You will still get a delicious roast like chicken dinner with juicy tender chicken.
This decision is up to you my friend!
🍽 Serving Suggestions
This is a filling and satisfying dish that is a a complete meal! With a ton of veggies in the mix you are unlikley to need or want anything else on the side.
If however, you do want to add in a little extra, some bread will do the trick be it the Turkish Garlic Bread, Ciabatta Garlic Bread, Garlic Pizza Bread or the Tortilla Garlic Bread 😄👍.
For a side salad, try the Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad, Healthy Panzanella Salad or the Fresh Herb Salad.
Get a little gravy on the plate too poured over the chicken as a nice finishing touch and add a little chopped parsely if you please.
For a wine pairing, try a chilled glass of rose, crisp cold pinot gris or smooth red like a pinot noir. Each will go down a treat with your slow cooked chicken dinner!
👍 How to Guide
How to Store
Let the dish fully cool. Then portion into a sealed airtight container and place into the refridgerator. The refridgerated leftovers can be kept for up to 3 days and need to be reheated before being consumed.
How to Freeze
Or you can portion leftovers into sealed air tight containers and stack them in the freezer for longer storage.
Frozen leftovers can be kept for up to 3 months in the freezer.
How to Reheat
For refrigerated leftovers, simply transfer to a bowl with a layer of cling wrap. Heat on high in the microwave in 1 minute increments until warmed througout.
For frozen portions, remove these and let them thaw completeley. Then use the method above to reheat them in the microwave. You will find that these frozen thawed portions will take an extra 1-2 minutes to reheat.
😉 Substitutions and Variations
Here are my sub ins and outs that you might be thinking about as you read the post and I will tell you if I think they will work or why they won't:
- You can use 2 teaspoons of either dried oregano, parsley, basil or thyme in place of the Italian seasoning if you wish too.
- You can use red potatoes in place of the white potatoes if you want too.
- If you want to dice an onion and add that to the mix you can. In which case I would omit the onion powder from the chicken seasoning.
- If you want to use skin-on chicken thighs in place of the chicken legs you can. They will do well with browning at the end of the cooking time as suggested for the legs.
- For a non gravy sauce you can use barbecue sauce or check out all of my homemade sauces on the blog for more ideas.
💡 Tasty Tips
Here are my top tips and tricks that I want to share with you so that you master the recipe from the get go:
- The edges of the corn cobs will brown if they are touching the sides of the slow cooker insert. So use a pair of tongs to arrange them slightly off the sides. Or you can use a little cooking spray on the sides of the bowl as a means to grease it.
- Try and keep the lid on the slow cooker as the recipe cooks so that the cook time will be accurate. Then simply lift it off to add the sliced mushrooms towards the very end of the cook time.
- When adding the mushrooms, you can simply spread them over the top of the dish, no need to try and stir them in.
- If you love slow cooker recipes you might like to also try the Chilli Con Carne, French Onion Pork Chops, Dry Rub Ribs, Leek And Potato Soup, Chicken Spaghetti, Pasta Bake, Dahl, Chicken Barley Soup or the Sausage And Peppers 😄👌.
🤓 Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to brown of the chicken before it goes in the slow cooker?
No, is is not necessary to brown the chicken before it goes into the slow cooker. This searing step is optional however, and many choose to do it to enhance the flavor of the overall dish.
Do you need to put liquid in the slow cooker when cooking chicken?
It is not necessary to put liquid into the slow cooker when cooking chicken. Some recipes however, will call for seasoning of the chicken with ingredients that often include chicken broth and or olive oil.
Is it better to slow cook chicken on high or low?
Chicken can be cooked on high or low in the slow cooker. Both temperatures work well and will deliver delicious, juicy results.
Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low?
Yes, 4 hours on high heat in the slow cooker equates to 8 hours on low heat.
😍 More Easy Dinner Recipes
Here are some more ideas to keep things flowing smoothly when it comes to the main meal of the day. These recipes have a variety of cook times, proteins and methods, giving you lots of ideas for inspired dinners that don't make you break a sweat when creating them!
- Fettuccine Alfredo With Tuna
- Thai Minced Pork
- Savoury Mince Pies
- Roast Pork Shoulder
- Chorizo Pasta Bake
- Scallop Linguine
- Easy Chorizo Fried Rice
- Scallop Pesto Pasta
- Greek Leg Of Lamb
It is time to get our slow cooker chicken drumsticks and potatoes on my friend! You can also find all of my chicken recipes or dinner recipes in the one spot.
Adrianne
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📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks And Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 kg baby potatoes larger ones sliced in halves, Note 1
- 3 large carrots peeled and chopped into chunky pieces, Note 2
- 6 mini corn cobs cut in halves, Note 3
- 200 grams/ 8 oz swiss brown mushrooms sliced in halves or think slices, Note 4
- ½ cup/125 ml chicken broth (chicken stock) Note 5
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Note 6
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning Note 7
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Note 8
- 1 teaspoon onion powder Note 9
- 1 teaspoon paprika (ground or smoked) Note 10
- 6 chicken drumsticks Note 11
- ½ teaspoon salt Note 12
- ½ teaspoon black pepper also Note 12
To serve
- parsley stems removed and leaves finely chopped
- black pepper
- gravy
Instructions
- Vegetables: use a knife and cutting board to slice any larger potatoes in halves and then give each potato a prick or 2 with a fork. Next use a vegetable peeler to peel the carrots and then chop into chunky pieces. Use a knife to slice the mini corn cobs in halves and then slice the mushrooms into halves to thin slices.
- Chicken seasoning: add the chicken stock, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and Italian seasoning to a small glass jug then use a mini whisk to stir them till consistently combined and then set aside.
- Chicken drumsticks: place the chicken legs flat on a chopping board and season them with the salt and pepper. Once done, rotate them to the other side and season this side with salt and pepper also.
- Corn cobs and seasoning: next place the sliced corn cobs into the slow cooker and then pour the remaining chicken seasoning over the top. Then take a pair of tongs and gently toss to combine everything ensuring the seasoning is covering the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook: now pop the lid on the slow cooker and let the dish cook for either 3 hours on high or 7 hours on low. In the final hour remove the lid and add the sliced mushrooms and then let them cook for a further hour. Once the 4 hours of cook time or 8 hours of cook time is up, you can remove the lid from the slow cooker and turn the heat off.
- Air fry or grill (optional step): use a pair of tongs to remove the cooked chicken legs and place them onto a wire air fry rack or baking tray. Air fry or grill the chicken legs for 8-10 minutes to brown and crisp up the skin a little. Then return them to the slow cooker with the rest of the cooked dish.
- To serve: portion the chicken legs with potatoes, carrots, corn and mushrooms into serving bowls. Drizzle a little gravy over the top and provide forks and spoons for serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsely and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Note 1 - Potatoes: filling and satisfying, this is what makes the dish taste like we are having a roast dinner! Baby potatoes are a great choice as are red potatoes or chopped sweet potatoes. I slice the larger ones in half and give each of them a prick with a knife before putting into the slow cooker.
- Note 2 - Carrots: we simply peel these and then roughly chop with a knife and cutting board. You can use baby carrots also if you wish too.
- Note 3 - Corn cobs: juicy and bursting with flavor! Chicken and corn is a match made in heaven. Minimal prep needed, I simply chop the mini corn cobs in halves and throw them into the crockpot.
- Note 4- Mushrooms: swiss mushrooms are a great choice! As these take a lot less time to cook than many of the other root vegetables, we add these towards the end of the cook time (saves them from getting too mushy!).
- Note 5 - Chicken stock: chicken stock or chicken broth is used as one of the ingredients in the seasoning. This helps the herbs and spices to stick to the chicken and potatoes as they cook.
- Note 6 - Olive oil: a little olive oil is used in the seasoning. This also helps to crisp up the skin of the chicken should you want to take the step of air frying or grilling the legs prior to serving.
- Note 7 - Italian seasoning: a super handy dried herb mix to have in the pantry and whip out as needed. This combination is made from dried parsely, oregano and thyme. You can use the equivalent (2 teaspoons) or any of these dried herbs in place of the seasoning if you have them but not the combination.
- Note 8 - Garlic powder: as above, we also use a little garlic powder along with the onion powder for seasoning the chicken legs.
- Note 9 - Onion powder: we use a little onion powder in the chicken seasoning. If youo want to use a diced onion as an extra vegetable in the dish, I would omit this from the seasoning.
- Note 10 - Paprika: you can use either smoked paprika or ground paprika, whichever is your favorite. I am using smoked paprika.
- Note 11 - Chicken drumsticks: a versatile and budget friendly protein! These cook easily in the slow cooker and can be crisped up at the end as desired.
- Note 12 - Salt and pepper: we use a small amount of salt and black pepper to season the chicken legs.
- Additional note - I use an Australian tablespoon so the measure of the olive oil in the chicken seasoning is 20ml, fyi.
Rebecca says
Looks and sounds delicious. Nom nom. Can't wait to try it!
Adrianne says
Thanks Rebecca, hope you enjoy it 😄.
Elizabeth Smith says
Loved this. So easy. Will make again for sure.
Adrianne says
Thanks Elizabeth 😊.