This satisfying 3 ingredient Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe has a way of creating smiles out of thin air.
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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…
- Chicken Drumsticks
- Barbecue Sauce
- Ranch Seasoning Mix – or use this Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
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.
What To Serve With BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumsticks
Create the ultimate dinner feast when you serve up some of these tasty sides with your barbecue ranch chicken drumsticks…
- BBQ Beans
- Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
- Easy Coleslaw Recipe with homemade dressing
- Green Salad
- Homemade Cornbread Muffins with butter
- Potato Chips
- Rudy’s Copycat Creamed Corn
- Seasoning Potato Wedges
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Hashbrowns
- Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
- Tater Tots
BBQ Ranch Variations
Want to change things up a bit? I’ve got even more crowd pleasing bbq ranch recipes you can make this week.
Surprise and delight everyone when you try these fun recipe variations…
- Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken
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- BBQ Ranch Pork Chops
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.”
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
Ingredients
- 4 lbs. Chicken Drumsticks, fresh or thawed
- 18 oz. Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce (1 bottle)
- 1 oz. Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix packet or 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
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
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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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
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! 😉
Wow, made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious and so so easy to make. Winner winner chicken dinner. LOL. Thanks for the recipe.
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Donna! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
When you put the chicken in the croc pot, do you add water to it?
Hi Aimee ~ no water is necessary, as the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices that it releases. Hope that helps! 🙂
How about frozen chicken? Same time?
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.
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!!
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! 🙂
Hi, Can I use actual ranch salad dressing instead of the packet?
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!
Is this recipe for only one layer of drumsticks? The pictures seem to indicate one layer.
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!
Is there a specific reason you suggest Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce?
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. 🙂
How long should I cook it if I put it on low?
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!
Is it okay If i use sweet and spicy BBQ sauce
Hi Issamar ~ I haven’t tried the Sweet & Spicy in this particular recipe, but if you do… let me know how it turns out! 😉
Do u use a whole bottle of bbq??
Hi Erika ~ yes… you’ll use the entire bottle. ENJOY! 🙂