How to Make Greek Slow Cooker Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those looking for a delicious and easy way to incorporate the flavors of the Mediterranean into their meals, this Greek Slow Cooker Chicken recipe is a must-try. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a satisfying and flavorful meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With the help of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender and juicy.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, skin removed
  • 1 lemon, cut in half
  • 6 cloves peeled garlic, or more to taste (divided)
  • 6 red potatoes, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
  • 1 large onion, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • ¼ cup boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Rinse the chicken, inside and out. Place one half of the lemon and 3 garlic cloves in cavity of chicken. Reserve other half of lemon.
  • Layer the sliced potatoes and the onions in the crock of a slow cooker. Sprinkle remaining 3 garlic cloves around the inside of the cooker; place chicken onto the vegetables. Pour in the wine and olive oil. Dissolve bouillon in the boiling water, and add to the cooker.
  • Squeeze the juice of remaining lemon half over chicken (strain out seeds); sprinkle with oregano. Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
  • Cover, and cook on Low setting for 8-10 hours, or on High setting 4-6 hours. A meat thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, not touching a bone, should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    471 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 174mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1353mg