Dinner

Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Name: Slow Cooker Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion; 6 cloves garlic, sliced; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus more for garnish

This easy slow cooker recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken and perfectly cooked potatoes infused with bright lemon and aromatic herbs. It's a comforting and delicious Greek-inspired meal with minimal effort.

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, oregano, rosemary, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and lemon zest. This will be your lemon herb sauce.
Place the chopped potatoes and sweet onion in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Arrange the chicken thighs on top of the potatoes and onions.
Pour the prepared lemon herb sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender and the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
Remove the chicken and potatoes from the slow cooker and arrange on a platter.
If desired, you can thicken the sauce by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stirring it into the liquid in the slow cooker, then cooking on high for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Serve the chicken and potatoes with the sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.

Embrace the simplicity of slow cooker cooking with this delightful Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes. The slow cooker melds the flavors of tender chicken thighs, hearty potatoes, fragrant garlic, and zesty lemon into a harmonious dish. It’s the perfect weeknight meal for a comforting and satisfying dinner.