30 Recipes for Chicken Drumsticks with Mushrooms That Even the Pickiest Eater Will Love!

December 12, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Drumsticks and mushrooms make for double the meatiness and the flavor. This is why each of these chicken drumsticks with mushrooms recipes is a real treat! Try out any one of these dishes and you are sure to delight your family. So, go ahead and check out these delicious options right away! 

Chicken Drumsticks with Mushrooms

1. Lemon Drumsticks with Mushrooms 

This is a healthy dish but one that is absolutely brimming with flavor! Start by tucking fresh parsley and lemon slices under the skin of the drumsticks. Brush with oil and bake until golden brown. In the meantime, saute the mushrooms and flavor with garlic, parsley, and lemon zest! 

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Lemon Drumsticks with Mushrooms

2. Butter Sage Drumsticks in Mushroom Sauce

If you want to impress people at a dinner party, this is the recipe to whip up for them! The drumsticks are cooked in garlic, sage, and butter before being coated in a sauce made from mushrooms and flavored with aromatics and sage. The parmesan and heavy cream are perfect for adding a creamy touch to everything! 

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Butter Sage Drumsticks in Mushroom Sauce

3. Drumsticks in a Mushroom and Shallot Balsamic Sauce

This recipe is perfect for when you want a more elegant dish with complex flavors! The pan fried drumsticks are served alongside mushrooms simmered in a balsamic and shallot sauce. The result is a dish that is aromatic, tangy, and still subtle! 

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Drumsticks in a Mushroom and Shallot Balsamic Sauce

4. Drumsticks with Mushrooms and Rice

This is a recipe that is as flavorful as it is hearty, guaranteeing that it is going to be a hit with your family! The rice and sauteed mushrooms and aromatics are cooked in broth and are topped with seasoned and seared drumsticks. Everything is baked in the oven until tender! 

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Drumsticks with Mushrooms and Rice

5. Drumsticks with Mushrooms, Potatoes, and Tomatoes 

This is a cozy dish that is chock full of flavor and veggies! Here, the drumsticks are marinated in wine before they are added to sauteed aromatics and simmered with mushrooms, potatoes, and tomatoes in wine and broth. Once everything is tender, stir in parsley, and serve! 

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Drumsticks with Mushrooms, Potatoes, and Tomatoes

6. Steamed Drumsticks with Mushrooms

If you have never tried steaming drumsticks before, you should give this recipe a try - it shows you how to get the most tender chicken! Marinate the drumsticks and mushrooms in aromatics, chili, soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine. Then toss in cornstarch and oil and steam until perfectly juicy and flavorful! 

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Steamed Drumsticks with Mushrooms

7. Mustard Honey Cheesy Drumsticks and Mushrooms

This is such an unusual but delicious combination of flavors! For this recipe, marinate the drumsticks in mustard, honey, oil, and sweet paprika before then baking. Add in the mushrooms, reserved marinade and broth before topping with cheese and then baking until done! 

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Mustard Honey Cheesy Drumsticks and Mushrooms

8. Drumsticks with Mixed Mushrooms and Cream

This is a great recipe for when you want something a little rich but not too indulgent! The drumsticks and mushrooms are sauteed and then simmered in a sauce made from drippings, wine, and cream. Baste the chicken with the sauce and serve while hot! 

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Drumsticks with Mixed Mushrooms and Cream

9. Drumsticks with Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Chickpeas

If you are looking for a hearty recipe that is also bursting with flavor, then your search has come to an end! The chicken, mushrooms, and tomatoes are tossed in balsamic vinegar and herbs and then baked for a while. Stir in the chickpeas and then roast for a little longer! 

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Drumsticks with Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Chickpeas

10. Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms

This recipe adds a bit more heft and flavor to this classic dish - it is a version that you should certainly try for yourself! Simmer the mushrooms in aromatics, tomatoes, wine, and herbs before nestling in drumsticks that are dredged in flour and fried. Pop this in the oven and cook until tender! 

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Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms

11. Drumsticks with Porcini and Chardonnay

This French inspired dish is elegant but still simple enough for anyone to make! The drumsticks and mushrooms are simmered in a mix of aromatics, herbs, mushroom steeping water, wine, and brandy. Once this has cooked for a while, stir in some cream. Then top with parsley and serve with crusty bread! 

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Drumsticks with Porcini and Chardonnay

12. Creamy Mushroom and Chive Chicken

Creamy with a pop of freshness, this is a dish that your family is sure to want more of! The mushrooms are cooked with aromatics and bacon before adding in seared drumsticks. Top up with broth and simmer for a while before stirring in cream and chives as the finishing touches! 

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Creamy Mushroom and Chive Chicken

13. Steamed Drumsticks and Mushrooms with Chinese Sausage

Here is another delicious version of steamed drumsticks and mushrooms. Debone the drumsticks and marinate in ginger, seasoning sauces, sugar, cooking wine, sesame oil, and cornstarch along with mushrooms. Arrange the mushrooms in a steaming pan and top with drumsticks, Chinese sausage, and goji berries before steaming! 

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Steamed Drumsticks and Mushrooms with Chinese Sausage

14. Baked Chicken Mushroom Rice with Parmesan

Chicken, mushrooms, rice, and parmesan - can you imagine a cozier dish! Saute mushrooms, aromatics, rice, and shiitake mushroom powder together before pouring in wine and stock. Place seared drumsticks on top and then bake until golden brown. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve! 

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Baked Chicken Mushroom Rice with Parmesan

15. Pan Fried Drumsticks in Mushroom Sauce

The tender drumsticks are smothered in a rich and savory sauce that is sure to please everyone! Sear the chicken and then cook in stock. As this is happening, cook the mushrooms in onions and wine before pouring in stock and cream and simmering until thick. Add in the chicken and serve! 

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Pan Fried Drumsticks in Mushroom Sauce

16. Creamy Drumsticks Pumpkin and Mushrooms 

This is a no fuss recipe that is still so creamy and filled with flavor! Add browned chicken and cooked bacon to a slow cooker along with mushrooms, pumpkin, paprika, broth, and aromatics. Then simmer all of this for several hours until it is perfectly tender. Stir in cream and top with parsley before serving!  

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Creamy Drumsticks Pumpkin and Mushrooms

17. Drumsticks and Mushrooms in White Wine Sauce

This one pot meal is whipped up in almost no time at all and will certainly be the highlight of your day! Start by sauteing the chicken in a pan and then add in mushrooms, and aromatics. Then stir in flour, wine, broth, and herbs and simmer. Thicken the sauce and stir in the butter before serving with the chicken and mushrooms! 

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Drumsticks and Mushrooms in White Wine Sauce

18. Creamy Drumstick Mushroom Stew

This stew is a little bit different because in addition to being savory and warming, it also has a creamy component to it! Sweat the veggies and aromatics before pouring in wine, stock, and seared drumsticks. Cook until the meat and veggies are tender. In the meantime, saute the mushrooms and add this to the stew along with cream! 

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Creamy Drumstick Mushroom Stew

19. Pan Seared Drumsticks with King Oyster Mushrooms 

This is one hearty dish and the flavors are pretty incredible too! Cook the drumsticks and mushrooms in butter until tender and delicious. Then, set aside and saute onions and simmer in wine and soy sauce. Pour this sauce over the drumsticks and mushrooms and enjoy! 

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Pan Seared Drumsticks with King Oyster Mushrooms

20. Mushroom Stuffed Drumsticks and Comte

If you don't mind trying something a little fancier, give these stuffed drumsticks a try! Saute mushrooms and garlic before mixing with cream cheese, Comte, and herbs. Debone the drumsticks and fill with the mushroom stuffing. Secure in place, brown, and then bake until golden brown! 

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Mushroom Stuffed Drumsticks and Comte

21. Button Mushrooms with Drumsticks and Sausage

This is a delicious dish with plenty of cozy flavors! Brown the drumsticks and sausage meat and add to a baking dish. Then, simmer the mushrooms in broth and tomato paste and pour over the drumsticks. Pop into the oven and cook until the chicken is tender. Top with tomatoes and basil and serve! 

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Button Mushrooms with Drumsticks and Sausage

22. Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice Casserole

When you are in need of a comforting meal, this is the dish that you need to whip up! Saute the mushrooms in aromatics before pouring in wine, broth, sour cream, heavy cream, and herbs. Then, add uncooked rice to a baking dish and pour over the mushroom sauce. Top with drumsticks seared in spices and bake everything! 

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice Casserole

23. Creamy Dijon Drumsticks with Mushrooms 

Indulgent but a hint of tang, you wouldn't believe how easy it is to whip up this yummy dish! Toss the drumsticks in herbs and spices and bake until golden brown. In the meantime, simmer the mushrooms with onions and condensed soup and dijon mustard. Add in the baked drumsticks and cook until tender! 

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Creamy Dijon Drumsticks with Mushrooms

24. Baked Drumsticks with Light Mushroom Sauce 

If you aren't a fan of heavy sauces, give this recipe a try - the sauce is still a little creamy but it is well balanced out by the savoriness and tang of the rest of the ingredients! Add mushrooms and garlic to a baking dish and pour over broth and vinegar. Add in a little bit of cream and coconut milk and then top with the drumsticks. Bake until perfectly tender! 

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Baked Drumsticks with Light Mushroom Sauce

25. Mushroom and Mozzarella Stuffed Drumsticks 

This delicious recipe works as an appetizer or a treat! Debone the drumsticks and then marinade in spices, milk, vinegar, tomato paste, and cream cheese. Saute mushrooms and onions before mixing with mozzarella, parsley, lemon zest, and turmeric. Stuff the drumsticks with the filling and then bake until golden brown! 

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Mushroom and Mozzarella Stuffed Drumsticks

26. Drumsticks with Sage Risotto and Oyster Mushrooms 

This is a rich and yummy recipe that is easier to make than you might think! Marinate the chicken in sage, paprika, and garlic and then cook. Add in the oyster mushrooms and saute until everything is tender. In the meantime, cook the risotto in sage, onion, fennel, and stock until done! 

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Drumsticks with Sage Risotto and Oyster Mushrooms

27. Hunter Style Drumsticks with Mushrooms

Easy to whip up but big on flavor, this dish just may be your next favorite thing! Cook mushrooms and garlic in bacon drippings before adding in tomatoes, wine, and herbs. Spoon in bacon and seared drumsticks and simmer until the drumsticks are cooked through! 

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Hunter Style Drumsticks with Mushrooms

28. Glazed Drumsticks with Shiitake Mushrooms 

This Asian inspired dish is precisely what you should try out if you are looking to experiment with flavors! Season the drumsticks with ichimi togarashi and sesame seeds and then bake until golden brown. Then, toss the drumsticks in a sauce made from mirin, ponzu sauce, and yuzu koshu. Serve with shiitake mushrooms and turnips sauteed with aromatics! 

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Glazed Drumsticks with Shiitake Mushrooms

29. Fried Chicken and Oyster Mushrooms with Tartar Sauce

Crispy and savory drumsticks and mushrooms served with an incredible sauce - this is a recipe to definitely master! The drumsticks and the oyster mushrooms are first dredged in flour, then egg, before finally being coated in seasoned panko and parmesan. Then, fry until golden brown and crunchy and serve with a homemade tartar sauce! 

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Fried Chicken and Oyster Mushrooms with Tartar Sauce

30. Spiced Drumsticks with Shiitake Mushrooms, Green Onions, and Bourbon

This dish boasts so much flair and flavor that you just have to try it! Grind the spices, aromatics, peppers, and herbs into a paste and marinate the chicken in this. Then, saute the chicken for a while before adding in the mushrooms. Cook until everything is tender and then add in a splash of bourbon. Top with green onions and serve! 

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Spiced Drumsticks with Shiitake Mushrooms, Green Onions, and Bourbon

Well, there you have it - a whole list of hearty and delicious recipes containing drumsticks and mushrooms - all just waiting for you to try them out. The only thing that is left for you to do is to check out these recipes and figure out which ones sound good to you and your family! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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