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Posted June 24, 2016 Last Updated January 17, 2020 by Jennifer // 10 Comments**This post may contain affiliate links**

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Drumsticks

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The kids will go nuts for these! Just grab ’em and eat ’em! Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Drumsticks are insanely easy to make, but we don’t have to tell!

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Drumsticks

I’m not sure what it is exactly that makes my kids go nuts, but whenever I say I’m making chicken drumsticks for dinner you’d think it was Christmas around here. Not that I will complain considering how easy it is to make these…. maybe we’ll just have them for dinner every night! This version in particular is super easy to make using a seasoning blend you can buy at pretty much any store and goes perfectly with my Summer Fresh Grilled Corn Salad.

Chicken Drumsticks in the slow cooker - Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Drumsticks

Another thing I love about drumsticks is that you can buy a huge package and they are generally pretty inexpensive. When you have a teenage boy in the house, you can go through massive quantities of food rather quickly. Making up a big batch of these is pretty quick and I don’t have to worry about how many times he goes back for more.

Chicken Drumsticks in the slow cooker - Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Drumsticks

I chose to brown these up a bit before slow cooking them to give them a nice crispy skin. Not only do they look prettier, it sears the seasoning on and makes them taste better too.

Chicken drumsticks on a platter - Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Drumsticks

If you already have the grill going, you can toss these on the grill instead, but otherwise these are perfect for slow cooking all day. They also make great leftovers, so if you want something delicious to serve at a picnic, I suggest making up a batch ahead of time and then taking them along. Such an easy thing to serve to a crowd or when eating outside because you can eat them with your hands.

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Drumsticks

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Drumsticks

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Drumsticks

The kids will go nuts for these! Just grab 'em and eat 'em! Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Drumsticks are insanely easy to make, but we don't have to tell!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons southwestern seasoning blend

Instructions

  • Heat skillet (or multi-cooker) to medium-high heat
  • Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and seasoning
  • Toss drumsticks with seasoning mixture to coat well
  • Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned
  • Add to slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 until chicken is cooked through

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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Comments

  1. Ktistu says

    March 19, 2020 at 8:12 pm

    What is the southwest seasoning? Where do you get it at?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      March 22, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      You can find it from almost any major spice maker and at most markets. This is the one I use.

      Reply
  2. Rachel says

    December 8, 2019 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    Do you put any liquid in the slow cooker with the chicken?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 9, 2019 at 6:32 am

      Nope, no additional liquid needed!

      Reply
  3. Jala says

    December 12, 2018 at 10:05 am

    Yes I was wondering if you would share the recipe for the pasta salad and the corn, avocado and tomato salad recipe you paired with the slow cooker southwest chicken drumstick recipe?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      December 13, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      Yes! It’s on my other blog… here is the link: https://garnishedplate.com/southwest-pasta-salad/

      Reply
  4. Lela says

    February 13, 2018 at 9:07 am

    5 stars
    Can’t wait to make this dish!!! It’s the dead of winter here in Chicago & my tastebuds need something not so heavy. Is there a certain brand of southwest seasoning you prefer? I’m also interested in pairing the pasta with it as well. Would you be willing to share that recipe as well? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      February 13, 2018 at 10:03 am

      Hi Lela!! Yes, this will make your tastebud wish for summer. I like the McCormick southwest seasoning. If you shoot me an email at [email protected] I can e-mail you the recipe.

      Reply
  5. Alayne says

    June 24, 2016 at 8:43 am

    This looks totally delish… I got earlier this week the recipe for the corn, avocado. tomato salad and I am looking forward to making that as well. Your picture above looks like it will pair off wonderfully. My only question now is… what is the pasta dish/recipe for the other salad in the photo? Looks delish as well to go with these other two recipes. Can you please send me the information? Would like to see if I can make this for the family for our BBQ on the 4th of July. Make it all the day before and this way all of us can have a very leisurely 4th with the grandchildren in the pool. Thank you for your consideration for the request. I await to hear from you. Sincerely, Grandma looking to relax and enjoy the holiday!

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    • Jennifer says

      June 28, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Hi Alayne! Thanks so much! The pasta salad recipe is part of my meal plan service. Shoot me an email at [email protected] and I will see if I can hook you up with the recipe 🙂

      Reply

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