Chicken Drumsticks and White Beans in the Slow Cooker. Nestle cans of great northern beans around raw chicken drumsticks, plus 2 simple add-ins, right into your slow cooker. This plain meal is always a big hit at our house!
This quick slow cooker dinner is my go-to when the pantry is nearly bare, but I want a warm, comfy supper. It reminds me of hard days on our little Midwest farm, when Mom made magic with just chicken legs and bean cans—like a big, loving hug on a plate. Toss in raw drumsticks, surround with canned great northern beans, and add only two easy extras. It’s hearty, yummy, and my family cheers every time, even if it’s on repeat.
Scoop tender drumsticks and creamy beans into bowls with plenty of the flavorful cooker broth. Pair with buttery white bread or cornbread to soak it up, or spoon over rice or mashed potatoes for extra helpings. Add a simple green veggie like steamed greens, fast salad, or salted tomatoes for a true Midwest feast.
Toss raw chicken drumsticks in a slow cooker with soft canned great northern beans, creamy chicken soup, and onion seasoning. Slow cook for juicy meat and soupy beans that feel like home. Just four things needed—no hassle, tons of taste. Perfect family pick for rushed days or bare cupboards. Feeds 4 with love! (50 words)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
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6–8 raw chicken drumsticks (about 2 to 2½ pounds)
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2 cans (15–16 ounces each) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 packet (about 1 oz) of dry onion soup mix
Chicken and White Beans: Directions
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Lay raw chicken drumsticks in a single layer at the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, meaty side down if possible.
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In a small bowl, stir the chicken soup and onion soup mix together until blended. No water needed—the chicken and beans create their own tasty liquid.
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Spread the mixture evenly over the drumsticks, covering most of the chicken lightly.
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Place drained beans around and over the chicken. Use your clean hands or a spoon to gently push beans next to the chicken without hiding it completely.
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Cover with the lid. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is very tender and reaches 165°F (74°C) inside. Beans soften, and sauce gets thick and brothy.
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Taste the beans and broth. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper in your bowl if you like. Serve drumsticks with heaps of beans and juice.