Greek Style Slow Cooker Sausage and Artichokes

Infuse your weeknight dinners with Mediterranean flair by trying this Greek Style Slow Cooker Sausage and Artichokes recipe. This hearty one-pot meal combines tender smoked sausage, earthy artichoke hearts, baby potatoes, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all slow-cooked to perfection in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon, garlic, and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme. Kalamata olives add a burst of briny flavor, while a topping of creamy feta cheese and fresh parsley brings a vibrant finishing touch. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, this dish is perfect for busy nights, yet elegant enough to impress at a weekend gathering. Plus, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a fresh green salad for a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meal worth savoring.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked smoked sausage (sliced into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 14 ounces artichoke hearts (quartered and drained)
• 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red onion (sliced into thin wedges)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
• 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients by slicing the cooked smoked sausage, halving the baby potatoes, quartering the artichoke hearts, and slicing the onion into thin wedges.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried thyme to create the dressing.

Step 3

Place the sliced sausage, baby potatoes, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives into the slow cooker.

Step 4

Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine and evenly coat everything.

Step 5

Season with salt and black pepper, then cover the slow cooker with the lid.

Step 6

Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours, or until the baby potatoes are fork-tender and all the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and freshly chopped parsley.

Step 9

Serve warm as a complete meal or pair it with crusty bread or a fresh green salad for a Mediterranean-inspired feast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2105.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3353.6

Total Fat 238.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 480.5mg	0%
Sodium 11778.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 109.4g	0%

Vitamin D 102.6IU	0%
Calcium 1667.0mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 4772.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.8%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 22.0%