SLOW-COOKED GREEK CHICKEN DINNER

Slow-Cooked Greek Chicken Dinner image

I got this recipe from my sister and my family really likes it a lot. It makes the house smell so good! The amount of garlic might seem high, but it's just right. You get every bit of the flavor without overpowering the other ingredients. -Terri Christensen, Montague, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 pounds), cut up and skin removed
2 large onions, quartered
1 whole garlic bulb, separated and peeled
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

Place potatoes in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add chicken, onions and garlic; sprinkle with seasonings. Pour 1/2 cup water over top. Drizzle with oil. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and vegetables are tender, 5-6 hours., In a bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Remove chicken and vegetables from slow cooker; keep warm. Strain cooking juices into a small saucepan; skim fat. Bring juices to a boil. Stir cornstarch mixture; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges