Name: Best Crockpot Greek Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted; 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 lemon, sliced Juice of 1 lemon; 0.25 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Description

Get ready to fall in love with this Best Crockpot Greek Chicken—a one-pot Mediterranean masterpiece bursting with bold, zesty flavor. Juicy chicken thighs slow-cook in a luscious blend of lemon, garlic, oregano, and olives, finished with briny feta and sweet cherry tomatoes. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a hands-off weekend meal. Whether you’re after healthy dinner ideas, Mediterranean food inspiration, or a foolproof crockpot meal, this dish is your new go-to. It’s naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and packed with flavor—one of those food ideas you’ll keep coming back to.

Ingredients

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup cherry tomatoes

0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted

0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 lemon, sliced

Juice of 1 lemon

0.25 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

0.5 teaspoon paprika

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat chicken dry and season with oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit 10–15 minutes.

2. (Optional) Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat, 4–5 minutes per side until golden.

3. Place sliced onions and garlic in bottom of slow cooker.

4. Add chicken on top, then cherry tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, broth, and lemon slices.

5. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top.

6. Cover and cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

8. Garnish with fresh thyme and extra feta. Serve hot with your favorite side.

Notes

Searing the chicken before slow cooking adds a deep, rich flavor to the dish.

Letting the chicken rest after seasoning boosts the flavor absorption.

Add feta toward the end of cooking for a chunkier texture if preferred.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
Calories: 390
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: easy dinner, crockpot meal, healthy recipe, Greek chicken, slow cooker chicken