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Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Chicken and Artichokes (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

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November 7, 2019 By Shannon Epstein 19 Comments

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Chicken & artichokes cook in a homemade lemon sauce in this easy slow cooker or electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot) recipe.

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Updated 2019 with Instant Pot instructions

The Sauce

The sauce for this chicken & artichokes recipe is a simple, light sauce. Za’atar is listed as an optional ingredient in this recipe because I know most of you won’t have it. But if you can find it (relatively cheap) then definitely buy it and add it in. How much broth you use will depend on if you’re using the slow cooker or electric pressure cooker. If you’re using the slow cooker, I know the sauce won’t look like it’s enough sauce for all the food when it starts to cook but trust me it is. There will be plenty of liquid in the slow cooker once it’s done cooking.

the sauce in a bowl

homemade lemon sauce

What Chicken To Use

What you see here in the pictures is 2 pounds of bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Chicken thighs are my go-to with slow cooking or pressure cooking but I understand that’s not the case for everyone. As with a lot of my recipes, you can use your favorite cut of chicken with this recipe whether it be legs, thighs, or even breasts. If you do use white meat, you will need to make adjustments to the cook time. Lower the cook time by at least an hour for the slow cooker and 2 minutes for the Instant Pot (pressure cooker). If you use boneless, skinless meat with the Instant Pot, you do not have to take the time to saute it first. Just add it to the pressure cooker raw.

raw chicken in the slow cooker topped with lemon slices

before (slow cooker)

cooked chicken in the slow cooker

after (slow cooker)

What Type Of Artichokes To Use

I’ve used every sort of artichoke when making this: fresh, canned, marinated, frozen, etc. They all cook very well except fresh artichokes. Personally I think plain artichokes from the can or marinated artichokes from the jar (with or without juices) works the best with this recipe. Canned, which I used for these pics are good and probably the easiest to find. I usually use canned artichokes that I drain & rinse. When I use marinated artichokes I like to add the juice in.

add raw artichokes to the slow cooker and cook an additional 30 minutes

add artichokes

cooked chicken & artichokes in the slow cooker

after (slow cooker)

Broiling The Chicken

If you use skin-on chicken, when it’s done cooking, I suggest you remove it from the appliance and place it under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp the skin. This is an optional but recommended step.

chicken in a white bowl after being broiled in the oven to crisp the skin

There will be plenty of artichoke/lemon sauce in the slow cooker or pressure cooker. To serve, top the chicken with the artichoke sauce.

plated chicken & artichokes in a bowl


Other chicken recipes you might enjoy:

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Tomato-Garlic Chicken & Herbs (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot French Onion Chicken (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken


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Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Chicken and Artichokes (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)


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  • Author: Fit SlowCooker Queen
  • Prep Time: 10mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken cut of your choice
  • 15 ounces artichokes
  • 1 medium-size onion, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 tbsp oil (for pressure cooker)

Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 /4 cup for slow cooker, 1/2 cup for electric pressure cooker low-sodium chicken broth
  •  2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp za’atar (optional)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add the sliced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the chicken on top.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients. Pour sauce in to the slow cooker, wetting all the ingredients. Top with lemon slices.
  3. Cook HIGH 3-4 or LOW 6-8.
  4. Add artichokes. Cook an additional 30 minutes.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn the Instant Pot to saute. Once hot, add the oil and chicken and sear, few minutes on each side until browned. Remove chicken from the pressure cooker.
  2. Add onions (and more oil if needed) and cook 3-5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook an additional minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together sauce ingredients. Pour the sauce into the pressure cooker and deglaze the bottom by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
  4. Add chicken back into the Instant Pot. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 10 minutes. Quick release pressure.
  5. Add artichokes. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 3 minutes. Quick release pressure.

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I used a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot for this recipe.

 

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Comments

  1. CJ says

    January 14, 2021 at 9:12 am

    The recipe info says if using boneless, skinless chicken in the pressure cooker, you don’t have to sear it first. Just put in the slow cooker. Does this mean if you’re using boneless, skinless chicken in either the pressure cooker or the slow cooker, you don’t sear first? Confused

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  2. Kerry says

    January 12, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    I loved this dish! I’m a huge fan of artichokes so it was a perfect dinner for me and my daughter. Loved the flavors and how easy it is to make! Made it in my slow cooker and was perfect! Great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Sharon Rizzo says

    June 23, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    This was easy to make, but I found the chicken a dry and the lemon a bit too pronounced in flavor.

    ★★★

    Reply
  4. Minnow in Hampton Roads says

    June 17, 2020 at 11:41 pm

    This is a keeper! I had preserved lemons so I used them instead of fresh. This recipe is superb! I served it with couscous and some freshly steamed asparagus. My husband and I both commented it was a restaurant-quality meal.

    Try this!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jean says

      July 21, 2020 at 9:07 am

      Hello Minnow, Did you pressure of slow cook?J

      Reply
  5. Danielle says

    April 26, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    I made this with orzo. Delicious!

    ★★★★

    Reply
  6. Delphine Thomas says

    November 8, 2019 at 3:27 pm

    I made the slow cooker version a few months ago and love it. I look forward to trying it in my new Instant Pot. Great recipe- thanks.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Rhonda Albom says

    August 2, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    Everything about this dish sound wonderful. Lemon, artichoke, chicken, couscous, and middle eastern flavours. How can it go wrong. What are good flavours to substitute for the za’atar? I know you said options, but I would imagine it is part of the key to the middle eastern flare.

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    • Nikki Biratsis says

      January 16, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      I subbed oregano (Greek/because it’s what I had) for it and it was great! We have added it to our meal rotation.

      Reply
  8. bitesofflavor says

    August 2, 2017 at 6:49 am

    This sounds great! I just love artichokes!

    Reply
  9. Doreen Pendgracs says

    August 2, 2017 at 6:19 am

    This recipe looks absolutely fantastic! I will definitely be pinning it to my Culinary Favourites board.

    Reply
  10. Lara Dunning says

    August 1, 2017 at 10:09 pm

    This looks delicious! I will have to make it. Love slow cooker recipes.

    Reply
  11. Nicole Banuelos (@nicole_banuelos) says

    August 1, 2017 at 10:07 pm

    I am all about slow cooker meals, especially when they look as delicious as this! Thanks for planning my next meal!

    Reply
  12. Victoria with One Sharp mama says

    August 1, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    I was just looking for slow cooker whole 30 recipes earlier! This looks perfect

    Reply
  13. jordyngalan says

    August 1, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    I love anything from the crockpot but this looks especially amazing!

    Reply
  14. Felicia @ The Starving Chef says

    August 1, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    Yum – the chicken is falling right off the bone. Looks amazing.

    Reply
  15. Love Cake Create says

    August 1, 2017 at 8:10 am

    Love the sound of this recipe! We’re in winter at the moment so the slow cooker is getting a good work out!

    Reply
  16. Marta Rivera says

    August 1, 2017 at 8:08 am

    I love slow cooker meals; especially during the summer. This is unique and creative, I’m definitely going to have to try it soon!

    Reply

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