Greek Chicken… Tender chicken thighs simmer with colorful carrots, yummy potatoes, and tangy artichokes in a slow cooker. A creamy lemon sauce with fresh dill makes it zesty and bright—like a sunny Greek picnic! Packed with vitamins, it’s healthy, easy, and feeds a crowd with cozy flavors everyone loves.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
Greek Chicken: Ingredients
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1 pound carrots, chopped into big 1-inch chunks (or use 3 cups baby carrots)
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1 pound yellow potatoes (like Yukon Gold, 3-4 medium ones), peeled and cut into thick wedges
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2 pounds chicken thighs without bones or skin, trimmed clean
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1 can (14 oz) low-salt chicken broth
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1/3 cup dry white wine
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4 garlic cloves, chopped small
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 can (15 oz) artichoke hearts, rinsed and cut into quarters if big
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1 whole egg
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2 egg yolks
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1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
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1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
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Black pepper to taste
Instructions: Greek Chicken
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Put carrots and potatoes in the bottom and sides of a big slow cooker (4 quarts or more). Place chicken on top.
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In a pot on the stove, heat broth, wine, garlic, and salt until it bubbles. Pour it over the chicken and veggies. Cover and cook: 2.5-3 hours on high, or 4-4.5 hours on low, until chicken is done and veggies are soft.
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Add artichokes, cover, and cook on high for 5 minutes. In a bowl, mix egg, egg yolks, and lemon juice.
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Use a spoon to move chicken and veggies to a serving dish. Keep warm, covered. Scoop 1/2 cup hot liquid from cooker into the egg mix. Stir smooth.
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Pour egg mix back into the cooker liquid. Cover and cook on low, stirring 2-3 times, until thick (like sauce) and 160°F (about 15-20 minutes). Add dill and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken and veggies. Serve hot!
Tips & Notes
Prep ahead: Chop potatoes and soak in water; trim chicken; mix broth, wine, and garlic. Store separately in fridge up to 1 day. Make full dish ahead and fridge up to 2 days (don’t freeze).
Nutrition (Per Serving)
355 calories | 11g fat (3g saturated) | 199mg cholesterol | 27g carbs | 34g protein | 4g fiber | 629mg sodium | 531mg potassium
Bonuses:
Vitamin A (174% daily), Vitamin C (36%), Potassium (15%)
Carb Servings: 1.5 | Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 veggie, 3.5 lean meat