Description
This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and easy way to enjoy tender, juicy chicken infused with classic Greek herbs and citrus. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this dish combines simple ingredients like lemon, garlic, oregano, and thyme to create a delicious meal that pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, pita, or a fresh Greek salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
Marinade and Seasonings
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Gather and prepare all ingredients by slicing the onion thinly and mincing the garlic cloves.
- Layer Chicken and Onion: Place the chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker and spread the thinly sliced onions evenly on top.
- Mix Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour Marinade: Evenly pour the seasoned marinade mixture over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken becomes tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Shred: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker to allow it to absorb all the flavorful juices.
- Serve: Serve the shredded chicken warm alongside rice, pasta, pita bread, or over a Greek salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding kalamata olives or crumbled feta when serving.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result, though chicken breast works well too.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish freezes well—store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, Greek chicken, easy chicken recipe, lemon garlic chicken, slow cooker dinner, Mediterranean chicken
