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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (High) or 6 hours (Low)
  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Slow Cooking
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Greek

Description

This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe is a flavorful and tender dish that’s easy to prepare. The combination of herbs, lemon, and garlic infuses the chicken with Mediterranean flavors that pair perfectly with rice, pasta, pita, or a fresh Greek salad.

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep: Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the thinly sliced onion on top of the chicken.
  2. Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, thyme, sea salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker.
  3. Cook: Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F/75°C.
  4. Shred: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker so it can soak up the juices. Serve warm with rice, pasta, pita, or on top of a Greek salad!

Notes

  • No broth on hand? You can skip it. The chicken will have a few less juices but still remain moist.
  • All slow cookers differ slightly in temperature and cooking times, so use the cooking time that is best for your model. I recommend checking the chicken a little early to make sure it doesn’t overcook.
  • While I’ve used both chicken breast and thighs in this recipe, I prefer to use chicken thighs for the most tender and juicy chicken. If you use thighs, trim off any excess fat before cooking if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 260 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/slow-cooker-greek-chicken-recipe/