Crock Pot BBQ Chicken And Potatoes

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken and Potatoes is made with red potatoes, ranch dressing mix, chicken drumsticks, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and paprika. This recipe creates a hearty, flavorful meal featuring tender BBQ chicken and seasoned potatoes. It takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes to prepare and serves 4.

Crock Pot BBQ Chicken and Potatoes Ingredients

For the Ranch Potatoes

• 1 ½ pounds red potatoes, 1/2 inch dice
• 2 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
• 1 oz. packet ranch dressing dry mix
• ¼ cup water

For the Chicken

• 2 lbs. raw chicken drumsticks, about 6 drumsticks, though you can use as many will fit
• 1 cup sweet baby rays bbq sauce (not need to measure, just eyeball it!)
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder (or onion powder)
• 1 tsp. paprika
• ¼ cup water

How To Make Crock Pot BBQ Chicken and Potatoes

1. Season the Potatoes: Add potatoes, oil, and ranch mix to a ziplock bag; shake until well coated.
2. Prepare Potatoes for Crock Pot: Transfer the potatoes to an oven-safe glass bowl; add ¼ cup of water to the bowl.
3. Set Potatoes in Slow Cooker: Place the bowl inside the slow cooker. If no bowl fits, make one using foil.
4. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
5. Add Chicken to Crock Pot: Place chicken next to the potato bowl; pour BBQ sauce on top and add ¼ cup of water.
6. Cook Everything: Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours without opening the lid.
7. Finish and Serve: Stir the potatoes after cooking; spoon extra BBQ sauce over the chicken before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Use Oven-Safe Bowls: Make sure your glass bowl is safe for high heat to prevent cracking.
• Foil Substitute: If needed, form a foil bowl to separate potatoes in the crock pot.
• Crispy Chicken Option: Broil cooked chicken for a few minutes to crisp the skin.
• Potato Variety: You can use Yukon gold or russet potatoes if red potatoes aren’t available.
• Spice Swap: Substitute onion powder for garlic powder if desired.

What To Serve With BBQ Chicken and Potatoes

This dish pairs well with a side of steamed green beans, coleslaw, or corn on the cob. For drinks, sweet tea or lemonade make a great match.

How To Store BBQ Chicken and Potatoes

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

BBQ Chicken and Potatoes Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 420
• Total Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Sugar: 9g
• Protein: 32g
• Sodium: 850mg

FAQs

Can I use chicken breasts instead of drumsticks?
Yes, but adjust the cooking time as breasts may cook faster and dry out.

Can I skip the bowl and mix everything together?
Yes, though separating helps keep textures distinct.

How can I make this spicier?
Add crushed red pepper or use a spicy BBQ sauce.

Is it okay to cook on low instead of high?
Yes, cook on low for about 6–7 hours instead of 4 on high.

Can I prep this ahead of time?
Absolutely—prep all ingredients the night before and start the slow cooker the next day.

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