Simple Greek Chicken in Slow Cooker

Oh hey there! Ready to dive into something fabulous for dinner? This Simple Greek Chicken in Slow Cooker is a game-changer. It’s basically humility in a pot — so easy but somehow makes you feel like you’ve achieved greatness by the end of a Monday. The promise of Greek flavors slowly dancing with chicken all day is sure to make your whole house smell amazing. Cooking it in a slow cooker is like having a culinary assistant, doing all the work while you sip on some wine or run after the little ones. You got this!

My hubby and I? We go way back with this recipe. Ever since we slapped it together one dreary Tuesday, it’s been lighting up our dinner table like a Greek holiday. Our toddler even loves it, and let’s be real, that kid’s approval doesn’t come easy. Once, when we first made it, I forgot to set the slow cooker on “low” and accidentally put it on “keep warm” instead. It made for a late dinner, but you better believe I served it with patience and… three sides of bread. Ah, memories.

Why You’ll Love This Simple Greek Chicken in Slow Cooker

1. It’s like your kitchen just returned from a Greek vacation.
2. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting — less time cooking, more time for TikTok.
3. Makes your house smell so good, even the dog stops begging.
4. Easy peasy lemons *not* squeezy — it’s all chopping and tossing!
5. It’s real, it’s filling and makes weekday dinners a breeze.

How to Make It

Okay, picture this: you’re standing in the kitchen, ingredients sprawled across your counter like Monday’s laundry. Grab your chicken and toss it into your trusty slow cooker. Pour in some olive oil like you’re a bartender at wine hour. Squeeze a lemon over it. Careful of those seeds! Toss in garlic, oregano, and whatever other Greek-ish spices you can find. Give it a mix. Make sure everyone gets to know one another in there — we’re aiming for unity, folks. Set it on low for about 6 hours, or high if you’ve got less time and a curious growly tummy. By the end of the day, your culinary masterpiece will be ready to devour.

Ingredient Notes

– Chicken: Goes without saying, a superstar here. Just check it’s fresh unless you want adventure.
– Lemon Juice: One time I used lime because that’s what I had… not quite Greece, more Mexico.
– Garlic: Bless those little cloves. Go heavy if you’re feeling it won’t bite you back.
– Olive Oil: I once ran out and tossed in canola — less fancy, but hey, it still works.

Recipe Steps

1. Add chicken to a slow cooker.
2. Pour olive oil over chicken.
3. Squeeze juice from lemons into the pot, watch out for seeds!
4. Add garlic and any other desired seasonings.
5. Mix it all together well.
6. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
7. Serve and enjoy!

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

1. Italian dressing as a marinade — a college throwback, but it still works!
2. Don’t forget the family favorite sides, like rice or roasted potatoes. These are a rockstar duo with chicken.
3. Bread. Lots of it. For when you accidentally botch the timing like my Tuesday mishap.

Storage Tips

Leftovers go in the fridge. Pop them into a container, and they’ll be good for at least 3 days. If you must have it for breakfast cold — you do you. It’s accidentally delicious.

Variations and Substitutions

Swap chicken thighs for breasts if that’s your jam. Have I done turkey? You bet. It works. Once I even used canned tomatoes because I didn’t have everything — made it saucy. Felt like a mad scientist but somehow, it was dinner! Remember, it’s your kitchen, be wild and free!

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Simple Greek Chicken in Slow Cooker

This slow cooker Greek chicken recipe is easy to prepare, tender, and packed with Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
• ▢ 1.5 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 0.25 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 tsp dried oregano
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
• In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
• Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the chicken thighs in the oven for 5 minutes after slow cooking.