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Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe (EASY)

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This satisfying 3 ingredient Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe has a way of creating smiles out of thin air.

Then… be sure to also try these crazy good Crock Pot BBQ Coca-Cola Chicken Legs!

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Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Adding tasty fun to your dinner has never been easier than with this Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe!

Terri writes: "This was the best quick barbecue recipe ever... meat was delicious and tender."

These BBQ Ranch Chicken Legs are the real deal!

Fall-off-the-bone, easy to make, and whoa… just 3 Ingredients!

These flavor packed chicken legs are sure to gain you household celebrity status.

They’re kid-approved, and a family favorite!

Every dinner can be a flavor party when these are on the menu!!  So are you ready for some crazy delicious Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks??

Grab the napkins, this easy dinner recipe is going to be finger licking amazing!

Here’s what you’ll need to grab from the store…

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BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumstick Ingredients

It takes just 3 easy to find ingredients to create these finger licking fantastic BBQ Ranch Drumsticks.

Add the following to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand to make yours…

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crockpot to get the job done.

What is the Best Way to Cook a Drumstick?

When it comes to cooking drumsticks, using your crockpot is ideal because slow cooked chicken ends up perfectly tender and juicy!

If possible, it’s always best to cook all meat slow.

That’s why using your Crock Pot is such a great choice when preparing meat of all kinds, including chicken drumsticks.

How Do You Make Chicken Drumsticks in a Slow Cooker?

It’s actually SO easy to prepare these tempting chicken drumsticks in your slow cooker.

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. You’ll just place your raw uncooked drumsticks in your 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot.

2. Then set your Crock Pot temp and cook per the instructions in the recipe.

3. Once your chicken is done, drain the juices.

4. Then add your sauce and continue cooking until done!

Easy peasy!!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

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BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumstick Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About these BBQ Ranch Drumsticks…

Jess writes: “Yummy and super easy”

Melanie writes: “This is my family’s favorite now and it’s so easy to make!”

Tona writes: “This recipe is great if you want bbq chicken. No grilling or hot oven involved. It was delicious with bakes beans.”

Kiley writes: “Very tender and loved the flavor.”

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Beverly writes: “This was so simple to make and we really enjoyed it.”

Jenna writes: “Always a football season hit.”

Rossalyn writes: “This is the best chicken ever! Cannot wait to make it again!”

Christina writes: “A favorite in our household. The ranch adds nice flavor and an extra “zing.” Very tender chicken too!”

Khaleelah writes: “Fall off the bone delicious.”

Lisa writes: “This is delicious, easy, cheap and relatively healthy! Add baked beans and corn or watermelon slices for a great summer dinner.”

Nina writes: “Easiest recipe ever. My go to on nights I need my 14 yr old to start cooking before I get home.”

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Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe!

This Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe has a way of creating smiles out of thin air when it's served up for dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place Drumsticks in Crockpot.
  • Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 3 hours.
  • After 3 hours, remove juices from crockpot.
  • Mix together BBQ Sauce and Ranch Seasoning Packet, and pour mixture over drumsticks.
  • Cover, and cook for 30 minutes more, or until done. How easy is that?? ENJOY!!

Notes

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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American

 

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Share with us in the comments below!

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  2. Sharon says

    Have ever removed the skin from the chicken legs before the first cook or before you put the sauce on? Skin doesn’t crisp up in the crock pot

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  3. Karen St. Germain says

    Hi, Did you use any of the juices in your sauce? Or just used Bbq and Ranch to make the sauce?

    Thank you
    Karen St.

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    • Heidi says

      I would assume it would cook slightly faster, Jaclyn… but I honestly haven’t tried it that way, so can’t tell you the exact cook times. If you do try it that way, let me know how it turns out!

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  7. Desa says

    This looks and sounds delicious. I want to use my crockpot more often so it tends to be a spur of the moment thing. I read through other comments looking for a cook time for frozen chicken…any suggestions?!? Trying to prepare now…

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Desa ~ I just thaw the drumsticks overnight, or thaw just prior to cooking using the microwave. Hope that helps!

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  8. Kat says

    Hi Heidi~

    I have 9 bone in, skin on drumsticks and 5 bone in skin on thighs, can I cook all at the same time with skin up and layering them? Also, how long should I cook for, if doing both? I have the BBQ sauce, but can I use the Hidden Valley DIPS packets in ranch? This is what I have one hand so if I don’t have to go out that’s be a plus.

    I want to make this today and look forward to you response. 🙂

    Kat

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Kat ~ yes… the Dips packet will work just fine. I honestly haven’t tried layering that many pieces of chicken, while also mixing drumsticks with thighs. If I have that many pieces I usually just cook in 2 crock pots side by side. If cooking together like that, you’ll definitely need to keep an eye on the time and may need to extend it until all pieces are fully cooked. If you try it… let me know how it goes! 😉

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  9. Donna says

    Wow, made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious and so so easy to make. Winner winner chicken dinner. LOL. Thanks for the recipe.

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  11. Brandy says

    If using boneless, skinless breasts, 6 of them, and not in a single layer how long do you think it would cook for? Double the time?

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  12. Kirsten says

    Was looking through the comments for an answer on how long to cook for frozen chicken…question wasn’t answered, if you have an answer that would be great! Wanting to try this out

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Aimee ~ no water is necessary, as the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices that it releases. Hope that helps! 🙂

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    • Robin says

      I have cooked frozen chicken in slow cooker recipes on low for 8 hours while I am at work, and it works perfectly! Not this particular recipe though.

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  16. nicole says

    I made this in the oven in a baking dish with drumsticks and it was so good!! (I put the sauce on the chicken when it was almost done then flipped them and added the rest of the sauce so it wouldn’t burn) Thanks for the post! Never would of thought to mix those 2 ingredients 🙂 Soo good!!

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    • Heidi says

      Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Nicole! Isn’t so simple and yummy? So glad you liked the drumsticks, and that it turned out great in the oven, too! 🙂

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  17. Autumn says

    Have you ever tried to cook in the oven instead of the crockpot? If so what temperature did you put the oven on?

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Yuisa ~ unfortunately using ranch salad dressing won’t work the same in this recipe. The dry packet is more of a seasoning blend that mixes deliciously with the BBQ sauce. Hope that helps!

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Velma ~ I typically cook the drumsticks in my 6 – 7 quart oval crockpots, so I can fit most in one layer. Sometimes I’ll stack a few on the top as a second layer, but most fit on the bottom. If stacking more on the top, you’ll just need to keep an eye on the chicken legs and may need to lengthen the cook time a bit. Enjoy!

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Tori ~ Sweet Baby Ray’s is by far my favorite BBQ sauce, and pairs so nicely with the ranch mix for a powerful punch of flavor. 🙂

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    • Heidi says

      Hi Maria ~ if cooking on LOW, I typically double the time. So 6 hours on Low, drain juices, then add the sauce for an extra hour, or until done. All slow cookers cook slightly differently, so just keep an eye on it. Hope that helps!

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