Description
This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Tender chicken, tangy olives, sweet tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese come together with aromatic herbs to create a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Marinade:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Add-ins:
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Make the Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
- Add the Ingredients: Layer red onion, olives, and tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2 ½ – 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Before serving, top with feta and garnish with herbs. Serve with rice, quinoa, or pita.
Notes
- You can use bone-in chicken for added flavor—adjust cook time accordingly.
- Include zucchini or bell pepper for extra veggies.
- Leftovers are great for wraps or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
