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I’m always excited when I find a slow cooker chicken recipe that’s both simple and flavorful. This Greek-inspired crockpot chicken is one of my favorites. Tender chicken simmers with tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and a splash of broth, then gets finished with briny Kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese. The result? A light yet satisfying dish packed with Mediterranean flavor. It’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner but delicious enough to share with guests—and it also happens to be Weight Watchers friendly.
Table of Contents
- Why I Love This CrockPot Chicken & Feta Recipe
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- WW Points & Nutrition
- How to Make Slow Cooker Greek Chicken, Step-by-Step
- Recipe Notes & Tips
- Serving SuggestionsServing Suggestions
- Storing & Leftovers
- Slow Cooker Greek Chicken with Feta and Tomatoes Recipe
- FAQs
- More WW-Friendly Mediterranean Recipes
- Discover More WW-Friendly Recipes
Why I Love This CrockPot Chicken & Feta Recipe
- Easy Weeknight Dinner: Everything cooks right in the slow cooker with minimal prep.
- Healthy & WW Friendly: Low in calories, fat, and carbs—plus easy for me to track in the WW app.
- Mediterranean Flavors: Juicy chicken, tangy feta, briny olives, and sweet tomatoes bring classic Greek taste to my table without the fuss.
- Versatile Protein: Works with breasts, thighs, or drumsticks—and just as delicious with boneless or bone-in cuts.
- Guest-Worthy: Simple enough for a busy night but impressive enough for me to serve to friends or family.
- Great Leftovers: Tastes even better the next day, and freezes well for make-ahead meals.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Chicken – I used bone-in, skinless chicken breasts, but thighs, drumsticks, or even boneless skinless chicken will work.
- Garlic – Fresh minced is best, but granulated garlic works fine.
- Oregano – Dried oregano keeps it simple, or swap in Italian seasoning. Fresh oregano is even better.
- Tomatoes – Cherry or grape tomatoes sliced in half, or substitute canned diced tomatoes. Sun-dried tomatoes also add great flavor.
- Broth – Chicken broth is classic, but Greek or Italian dressing makes a flavorful substitute.
- Kalamata olives – Briny and rich, but any black or green olives will work.
- Feta cheese – Crumbled feta is traditional, though Parmesan or goat cheese would also be delicious.
WW Points & Nutrition
According to my calculations, each serving (about 4 ounces of cooked chicken and 1/2 cup sauce) has 170 calories.
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How to Make Slow Cooker Greek Chicken, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather and Prep your ingredients
Step 2 – Load the Slow Cooker
Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with garlic, oregano, halved tomatoes, and broth.
Step 3 – Cook Until Tender
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, checking toward the early end of the range.
Step 4 – Finish with Feta and Olives
Top with the crumbled feta cheese and olives. Cover and cook another 15 to 30 minutes, until hot.
Step 5 – Serve and Enjoy
Spoon the flavorful sauce over the chicken and serve with your favorite sides.
Recipe Notes & Tips
- Don’t skip LOW: Today’s slow cookers run hotter. Cooking chicken on HIGH often leads to dry, rubbery meat.
- Slow cooker size matters: Recipes work best when the pot is ½–¾ full. Using too large a slow cooker can cause overcooking.
- Make it your own: Try adding sliced bell peppers or zucchini for extra veggies.
Serving SuggestionsServing Suggestions
This Greek chicken is perfect with:
- Orzo tossed in the pan juices
- Steamed rice, couscous, or cauliflower rice
- A leafy green side dish like sautéed spinach or roasted broccoli
- Warm pita bread for soaking up the sauce
Storing & Leftovers
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave (affiliate link) with a splash of broth to keep the chicken moist.
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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken with Feta and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 4 pounds bone-in chicken breasts (skinned), (You could also use legs, thighs and/or a combination if you prefer)
- Salt & Black Pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, (I substituted Greek salad dressing)
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4- to 6-quart. I used my 4-quart
- Spray the insert of the slow cooer with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the seasoned chicken pieces in the slow cooker, overlapping slightly.
- Sprinkle the chopped garlic and oregano over the top. Add the sliced tomatoes and broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is very tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add the olives and cheese. Cover and cook on low for 15 – 30 minutes longer, or until hot. Serve hot.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) Variations and Substitutions
- I used Greek dressing in place of the half cup of chicken broth because it is what I had available.
- The recipe calls for Kalamata olives but substitute whatever green olives or black olives you prefer.
- Italian seasoning would be a nice substitution for dried oregano.
- Granulated garlic works well in place of cloves garlic.
- I used skinless bone-in chicken breasts. Bone-in chicken thighs, chicken legs or even boneless skinless thighs would also work. If you use boneless skinless chicken breast halves I’d shorten the cooking time to 3-4 hours or maybe even less.
- I used crumbled feta cheese but a block of feta cheese (crumbled of course), parmesan cheese or goat cheese would also be delicious.
- I used sliced fresh grape tomatoes. Sun-dried tomatoes would also work
- I wouldn’t suggest cooking this great recipe for chicken on high heat. LOW is the way to go when cooking chicken in the crock-pot.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: The Mediterranean Slow Cooker by Michele Scicolone
FAQs
Can I use boneless skinless chicken breasts?
Yes, but reduce cooking time to 3–4 hours on LOW to prevent overcooking.
What if I don’t like olives?
Simply leave them out or replace with artichoke hearts or roasted red peppers.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes! Assemble ingredients in the slow cooker insert the night before, refrigerate, and start cooking the next day.
Can I cook it on HIGH?
I don’t recommend it. Chicken in the slow cooker turns out best when cooked low and slow.
More WW-Friendly Mediterranean Recipes
If you like this Slow Cooker Greek Feta Chicken, you may also like
- Mediterranean Chicken & Pasta – a light and flavorful pasta dinner the whole family will love.
- Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken Thighs – tangy, tender, and family-approved.
- CrockPot Chicken Recipe with Artichokes – another Greek-inspired favorite for the slow cooker.
- Slow Cooker Chicken Marbella a sweet-and-savory classic made easy.
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This was wonderful! So simple and flavorful. My husband enjoyed his portion atop leftover scalloped potatoes. Next time ( and there will be one), I plan to try shredding the chicken, returning it to the pot, and then stirring in the olives and Feta; this will add even more depth to each chicken bite.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for your thoughtful comment! It’s very much appreciated. ~Martha