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Greek Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

A cozy Mediterranean dish featuring tender chicken and flavorful potatoes, cooked slowly to perfection with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs.

  • Total Time: 345 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs yellow potatoes, cut into large chunks
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, cut into chunks
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest, divided
  • 3 Tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the cut potatoes and chunks of onion in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add Chicken Broth: Pour the chicken broth over the potatoes and onions.
  3. Season the Veggies: Sprinkle half of the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and rosemary on top. Then, add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Sear the Chicken: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin side down. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Transfer Chicken: Move the seared chicken thighs to the slow cooker on top of the potato mixture.
  6. Add Lemon Juice and Herbs: Slowly pour lemon juice over the chicken, then sprinkle the remaining garlic, oregano, rosemary, and basil on top. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and save the rest for later.
  7. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 to 7 hours until the chicken is tender and flavors blend beautifully.
  8. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm, spooning flavorful juices over each serving, garnished with fresh parsley and remaining lemon zest.

Notes

Pair with a Greek salad or warm crusty bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 330 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Greek chicken, slow cooker, lemon chicken, Mediterranean chicken, comfort food, family dinner