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CrockPot Artichoke Chicken was one of the first recipes I made during my Year of WW-Friendly Slow Cooking Challenge back in 2013, and it was an instant hit. Since then, it’s continued to be a favorite for its ease and flavor.
And now, I’ve simplified it even further with this 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Goddess Chicken. Tender chicken, tangy artichokes, and savory sun-dried tomatoes all come together in a creamy tahini-lemon sauce from Annie’s Light Goddess Dressing (affiliate link). It’s ridiculously easy to make and just as delicious—maybe even more so than the original!
It’s no surprise that Stephanie, who tried this version, said:
“My whole family loves this! It’s the perfect easy weeknight meal.” ~ Stephanie

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 Ingredients – pantry and fridge staples you can toss straight into the CrockPot.
- WW Friendly – low in calories and points while still satisfying.
- Hands-Off Cooking – just layer the ingredients, cover, and let the slow cooker do the work.
- Family-Approved – flavorful enough for adults, simple enough for picky eaters.
WW Points + Nutrition
According to my calculations each serving has 218 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
6 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Ingredients
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – a lean protein option with a mild flavor. They cook beautifully in the slow cooker, becoming moist and tender. You can also use chicken thighs for richer flavor.
Canned Artichoke Hearts – tender and earthy, they add both flavor and fiber. Frozen or jarred marinated artichokes work too.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes – sweet, tangy, and full of umami. For fewer WW Points, use the kind not packed in oil.
Annie’s Light Goddess Dressing (affiliate link) – creamy, tangy, and lower in calories than the original. If you can’t find it, use light creamy Italian or Caesar, or make your own with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
Instructions

Step 1: Load the CrockPot with chicken, sun dried tomatoes, drained artichoke hearts and drizzle on the dressing.

Step 2: Cook on Low until the chicken is tender, about 4 to 6 hours.
Recipe Notes
I started by turning an oven-based recipe into one for the slow cooker.
Then to save a ton of calories and WW Points, I substituted Annie’s Light Goddess Dressing, which has 50% less fat and 50% less calories than their regular Goddess Dressing. (If you can’t find Annie’s Light Goddess where you live, you might try another brand or substitute a light creamy Italian or Caesar dressing you like.)
Moist, tender and packed with flavor, everyone loved this easy dinner.
Serving Suggestions
To round out the meal, serve with low calorie mashed potatoes, couscous, white or brown rice or cauliflower rice (if you are watching your carbs) and your favorite green vegetable or a simple green salad.
If you like this Slow Cooker Goddess Chicken, be sure to check out some of my other Weight Watchers friendly slow cooker recipes including: 2-Ingredient Creamy CrockPot Chicken, 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken, Easy 2-Ingredient Salsa Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken Marbella, Crock Pot Artichoke Chicken and Slow Cooker Caribbean Jerk Chicken
If you’ve made this 4-Ingredient Goddess Chicken, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. And stay in touch on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Goddess Chicken with Artichokes and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14-ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, (I use the kind packed in brine or water, not oil)
- 3 ounces julienne-cut sun dried tomatoes (or cut sun dried tomatoes into strips), (To keep the points low be sure to chose those packed dry in plastic bags not the jarred ones in oil.)
- 1 cup Annie's Naturals Lite Goddess salad dressing (or use Light Creamy Italian or Caesar dressing)
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
- Coat your slow cooker insert with non-stick spray.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and top with chopped artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour the salad dressing over the the top of the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 SmartPoints (Green plan) 3 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 2 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan) Serving suggestions:
To round out the meal, serve with low calorie mashed potatoes, couscous, white or brown rice or cauliflower rice (if you are watching your carbs) and your favorite green vegetable or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: adapted for the slow cooker from this recipe at BakeSpace
Watch how Gayle makes her own low carb herbed artichoke crock pot chicken:
FAQs
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes! Thighs are extra flavorful and stay juicy in the slow cooker.
What if I can’t find Annie’s Light Goddess Dressing?
Swap in light creamy Italian or Caesar, or make a quick mix with tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.
Can I freeze this recipe?
Yes! Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes You Might Also Like:
- Here’s another winner from the slow cooker. This incredibly easy Slow Cooker Caribbean Jerk Chicken recipe results in well-seasoned chicken with just a hint of heat for very little effort.
- Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps – These yummy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps were on my list of recipes to try, but Peter beat me to it! The ease of preparing them in your crockpot is hard to beat!
- Slow Cooker Chicken Puttanesca – Boneless, skinless chicken topped with tomatoes, garlic, olives, and capers and cooked in the CrockPot until tender. This is an easy, healthy, low carb, flavor packed recipe that was an immediate hit with everyone.
- This Easy 2-Ingredient Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Recipe couldn’t be simpler or more satisfying. All you need is chicken and cream of chicken soup to make this winner of a chicken dinner.





My whole family loves this. Easy weeknight meal.
Hi Stephanie,
So glad your whole family enjoyed this slow cooker dinner. Thanks for taking the time to let use know!! ~Martha
I love all ebooks, tips, recipes & meal plans. Always so helpful & yummy!
I finally made this recipe today & my hubby loved!
I would like to share a picture but cant get it to copy & paste to this link
Thanks so much Frances! If you send the photo to me: martha@simple-nourished-living.com I will add it for you! ~Martha