Buttery Chicken Drumsticks
These buttery slow-cooker chicken drumsticks combine melted butter, steakhouse seasoning, and chicken broth to deliver tender, flavorful meat that requires only minutes of prep and hours of hands-off cooking.
⚡Slow Cooker
These buttery slow-cooker chicken drumsticks combine melted butter, steakhouse seasoning, and chicken broth to deliver tender, flavorful meat that requires only minutes of prep and hours of hands-off cooking.
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Place the chicken drumsticks in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth and melted butter over the chicken.
Season generously with buttery steakhouse seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Use tongs to toss the drumsticks to ensure they are evenly coated with the seasonings.
Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Remove from the slow cooker and serve.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth. Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator and reheat slowly to prevent drying.
slow cooker (5–6 quart minimum)
Cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the meat is fork-tender and pulls away from the bone.
Yes. Scale all ingredients proportionally, but ensure drumsticks fit comfortably in your slow cooker without stacking; cooking time may increase slightly.
Mix 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp salt, or use Montreal steak seasoning as a 1:1 substitute.
Yes, all listed ingredients are naturally gluten-free. Verify your steakhouse seasoning blend has no additives.
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop or in the slow cooker with a splash of broth to prevent drying out.
