Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
This slow cooker Greek chicken is healthy and delicious dinner that can go straight from the crockpot to a plate. Loaded with Mediterranean flavor it's easy to pair with a simple side of steamed white rice and a vegetable making it a filling dinner the whole family will love.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Servings: 4
Calories: 413kcal
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 12 oz jar roasted red peppers drained and chopped
- 1 cup pitted Greek kalamata olives
- 1 red onion chopped
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp pure honey
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Spray the bowl of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and lay chicken breasts in the pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and sear each side of the chicken for 1-2 minutes.
1 tbsp olive oil, 2 lbs chicken breasts, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Add seared chicken to slow cooker, along with roasted red peppers, olives, and chopped onion.
1 12 oz jar roasted red peppers, 1 cup pitted Greek kalamata olives, 1 red onion
Whisk together remaining ingredients except feta cheese in a small bowl and pour into the slow cooker.
3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp pure honey, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours (or LOW for 4 hours).
Serve and garnish with crumbled feta cheese.
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Greek chicken may seem easy, but it's all about the ingredients. Use premium ingredients when making this dish.
- The recipe calls for chicken breasts, and it's one of my favorite ways to cook them- but you can also sub chicken thighs. If you decide to use thighs, make sure all the fat's cut off with kitchen shears.
- This Greek chicken recipe is great as is, but if you want to take it to the next level- consider how to serve it. Pair it with a simple side like steamed white rice, pasta, or salad. The pulled chicken is also great in a wrap or gyro style soft taco.
Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1418mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1.7mg