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Enjoy this simple, flavorful Crockpot Greek chicken recipe. Infused with lemon, garlic, and olives, it’s a perfect ‘set-it-and-forget-it’ meal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: Crumbled feta cheese for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken in your slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
- Pour the lemon-garlic mixture over the chicken.
- Add the Kalamata olives to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred or slice the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and feta cheese if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is great for meal prep. Cook a batch on Sunday and enjoy throughout the week.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or with warm pita bread. It’s also delicious in salads.
- For a different flavor profile, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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