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Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
I admit it. I am in love with my crockpot and indeed slow cookers. They are easy to use and clean. The results are fantastic. And the aroma…I just love the aromas that fill the house as the slow cooker does its thing. Today I wanted to share with you one of my family's favorite slow cooker dinners, my slow cooker Greek chicken and potatoes recipe. It is bursting with flavor and is pretty easy to make. I like using the chicken thighs in the slow cooker because they hold up so well. Breast meat tends to dry out if you're not super careful, but not the thighs. They stay juicy and flavorful. We hope that this Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes recipe post inspires you.
Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3# Dutch Yellow Pee Wee potatoes, cut in half
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1.5 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- juice of one lemon
- 5 chicken thighs
- smoked paprika
- sea salt
- black pepper
- lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
Directions
- Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix everything, making sure to coat the potatoes well.
- Transfer the potatoes to the slow cooker.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Squeeze lemon juice over the thighs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan. Brown the chicken thighs and then transfer to the crock pot, skin side up, on top of the potatoes.
- Cook on high for approximately 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken and potatoes from the cooker and reduce the juice until it thickens.
- Plate the dish. We used a bed of sauteed spinach to start. The potatoes came next, and finally the chicken. Drizzle the reduced cooking juice over the entire plate.
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients:
Ingredients for potatoes
- 3# Dutch Yellow Pee Wee potatoes, cut in half
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1.5 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped chives
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- juice of one lemon
Ingredients for chicken
- 5 chicken thighs
- smoked paprika
- sea salt
- black pepper
- lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Directions for potatoes
- Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix everything together, making sure to coat the potatoes well.
- Transfer the potatoes to the slow cooker.
Directions for chicken
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Squeeze lemon juice over the thighs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan. Brown the chicken thighs and then transfer to the crock pot, skin side up, on top of the potatoes.
- Cook on high for approximately 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken and potatoes from the cooker and reduce the juice until it thickens.
- Plate the dish. We used a bed of sauteed spinach to start. The potatoes came next, and finally the chicken. Drizzle the reduced cooking juice over the entire plate.
Why is the combination of Chicken and Potatoes so Popular?
Taste and Texture: Chicken has a mild, savory flavor that readily absorbs the flavors of seasonings and sauces. Potatoes, with their neutral and slightly sweet taste, provide a perfect canvas for these flavors. They also add a pleasant textural contrast with their creaminess or starchy bite, balancing the chicken's protein-rich texture. Both chicken and potatoes are incredibly versatile ingredients, allowing for endless flavor combinations. They can be seasoned with a wide range of herbs and spices, cooked in various styles (roasted, baked, fried, stewed), and combined with diverse vegetables and sauces to create unique and satisfying dishes.
Practicality and Affordability: Both chicken and potatoes are widely available and relatively inexpensive ingredients, making them accessible to people of all backgrounds and budgets. They can be easily stored and prepped, further adding to their practicality. They can be easily cooked together in one pan or dish, minimizing cleanup and cooking time. This makes them ideal for busy weeknights or casual meals.
Cultural Significance: In many cultures, chicken and potatoes are associated with comfort food, evoking feelings of warmth, familiarity, and satisfaction. They often feature in childhood memories of home-cooked meals and family gatherings. The combination appears in various culinary traditions worldwide, from American pot pie and roasted chicken with potatoes to Indian butter chicken and Peruvian aji de gallina. This global presence further solidifies its appeal.
Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
The popularity of chicken and potatoes likely stems from a combination of factors: their complementary taste and texture, versatility, practicality, affordability, and cultural significance. They offer a familiar yet endlessly customizable base for satisfying and delicious meals, making them a beloved duo in kitchens across the globe. We hope that this Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes recipe post inspires you. Happy cooking!
That’s going on the table this weekend! That looks so good. I love the little potatoes you used.
Sounds so good – I love Smoked Paprika!!
Yum! That seriously looks amazing! I love chicken thighs but haven’t cooked them in a while so I need to try out this recipe very soon!
My daughter and I thought the first one was hilarious. We’re going to see #2 together! Your recipe looks delicious!
This looks and sounds amazing. I know My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 is just getting ready to hit theaters but I can’t think of a better way to celebrate a Friday night with a great movie and family. Absolute YUM. Thank you for sharing!
I am definitely adding My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 to my calendar as I love the first movie. Thank you for the slow cooker recipe. Those potatoes look absolutely incredible!
That sounds delicious. I can’t wait to make this for my family! Yum!
This sounds like a great movie and I would love to see this. The chicken looks amazing!
I’m looking forward to this movie – it won’t be long! This recipe looks soo good, I’ve never heard of these potatoes before, I must look for them!
Now that soccer season is here, I am using my slow cooker more. Thanks for the recipe. I’m going to put it in the menu next week!
thanks for sharing such a easy to cook recipe! and you presented it so nicely! you are very talented!
This looks like delicious food. I am excited to see this movie with a few girlfriends. I will have to try this recipe on the weekend.
That recipe looks so delicious! I would love to have that right about now. I also want to see this movie. I saw the first one and loved it. I’m sure this one will be good too.
Wow, those potatoes look good. I bet the chicken really compliments them. I also prefer to work with chicken thighs instead of breasts just because they seem to keep the moisture better.
This recipe sounds delicious. I am always on the lookout for new recipes.
I haven’t seen the first movie, I’ll have to see if I can find it on Netflix.
Oh my gosh, just watching that trailer made me about die from laughing. I love the original Greek Wedding and it looks like this one is going to be just as funny.
I am so excited that they made a sequel I loved the first one! I love using my slow cooker this looks like a recipe that my husband would love!
I can’t wait for this movie to come out! It’s one of my favorites! This dish looks delicious. I sure do love using my slow cooker.
I have no doubt that this movie is going to be hilarious, I’m excited to see it. The recipe looks fabulous too. I cook in my slow cooker a lot and I’m always looking for new and delicious recipes!
The recipe looks perfect for a dinner before a night out at the movies 😉 I’m so excited for this movie!
That looks like a recipe that my family would love. I will be seeing this movie asap. 🙂
I can’t tell you how excited I am about this moving coming out. It looks hilarious! I’ve never actually had greek food, looks tasty!
I don’t know if I’ve ever been more excited for a long-awaited sequel! I enjoyed the first one so much!
What a great recipe, looks great! I don’t think I have seen the first movie of this. I will have to check it out.
I saw the trailer many times in Hulu commercial in my opinion this movie is hilarious. I am not familiar with the cast but they are all funny to watch. Oh my you recipe I’m copying it right now and will make some of this Morrow since were expecting a gloomy and rainy weekend.
I cant wait to watch this movie. Thank you for sharing.
This sounds like it will be a great film! I saw the first years ago and enjoyed it!
I LOVE My Big Fat Greek Wedding – and I’m excited to watch the second one! I really like how you created a recipe based on the movie, too – that’s really cool!
I loved the first movie, so am hoping the second is even better! This chicken looks absolutely amazing!
This looks like it is going to be a good movie. This recipe looks so yummy. I am always looking for new slow cooker recipes.
Mmm Greek food is one of my favorites and your recipe sounds delicious. I remember enjoying the first My Big Fat Greek Wedding movie but plan to rewatch it before seeing the sequel.
I am definitely adding My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 to my list, since I loved the first movie. Love your recipe too!
Delicious-looking recipe.
It looks well laid-out and easy to follow.
I’ve also watched and enjoyed the first movie. I might watch this movie too. Btw, you have a great recipe.
I can’t wait to see this movie! I’ll never tire of the first one. Awesome recipe. I love using my crock pot (it helps with my cooking self-esteem) and am always looking for new recipes. 🙂
I enjoyed the first movie and am looking forward to seeing the next one! This dish looks delicious! Will try it with our family!
YUM! I love my slow cooker WAY too much. I use it a few times a week. I’ll have to try this recipe, looks delicious.
It gets released on my son’s birthday. 🙂 The eats are looking tasty.
I loved the first movie. This great that they made a second one! That food also looks absolutely amazing.
I loved the first My Big Fat Greek Wedding! I can’t wait to see this one! Sounds like a yummy recipe too!
I can’t wait for this movie to come out! That recipe also looks amazing and would go so well with the theme of the movie.
I loved the first movie and this one looks just as fun! Love this recipe too.
What a delicious recipe! Great meal to go with the sequel of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2!
I have seen the movie with actor talkback and greatly enjoyed, this is a great reminder I need to get my post up, I will have to try out this recipe as an inspiration while I write my post! 🙂
I use my slow cooker a couple of times a week. I am going to give this a try!
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