Easy Crockpot Greek Chicken with Artichokes and Lemon
A tender and flavorful slow-cooked Greek chicken recipe featuring lemon and artichokes, perfect for easy weeknight dinners with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (boneless optional)
- 14 oz jarred artichoke hearts, drained and quartered or halved
- 2 medium fresh lemons, thinly sliced
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and thyme on all sides.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the bottom of the crockpot. Arrange half the lemon slices in a single layer.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the lemons.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the chicken. Scatter the drained artichoke hearts around and on top of the chicken.
- Layer the remaining lemon slices over the top.
- Pour the chicken broth and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil around the edges, avoiding washing off the seasoning on the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender.
- Check that the chicken meat pulls apart easily with a fork and the lemon-artichoke sauce is fragrant and slightly reduced.
- Carefully transfer chicken and artichokes to a serving dish and spoon some pan juices over the top.
- Optional: Broil the cooked chicken skin-side up for 3-4 minutes for crispy skin, watching closely to avoid burning.
Notes
Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for juiciness and flavor. Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better flavor adhesion. Drain artichokes well to avoid watery sauce. For crispier skin, broil after slow cooking. Can substitute chicken breasts with shorter cook time. Recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large chicken thig
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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