Description
This heavenly smothered chicken recipe transforms humble drumsticks into fall-off-the-bone tender perfection. Slow-cooked in rich gravy with colorful bell peppers, it’s the ultimate comfort food that practically cooks itself while you tackle your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Chicken Drumsticks Legs
- 1 Brown Gravy Packet
- 10 ounce Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Seasoned Salt
- 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Black Pepper to taste
- 1 Yellow Onion (Sliced)
- 1 Bell Pepper (Sliced)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and arrange in slow cooker. Top with sliced onions & peppers.
- Whisk gravy packet, soup, water, and seasonings until smooth. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW 4-5 hours or HIGH 2.5-3 hours until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Gently stir sauce before serving. Season with extra black pepper if desired.
Notes
Pro Tips: For low-sodium version, use reduced-salt soup and gravy mix. Leftovers keep refrigerated for 3 days.
Substitutions: Thighs work well instead of drumsticks. Try different colored bell peppers for visual appeal.
Equipment Note: Use tongs for easy chicken removal without breaking tender meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g (5g monounsaturated, 5g polyunsaturated)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: crockpot smothered chicken, easy chicken drumsticks, slow cooker recipes