Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Slow Cooker Greek Chicken. This effortless dish combines tender chicken breasts or thighs with roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, creating a delightful meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup kalamata olives, drained
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ cup feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown each side for 1-2 minutes until golden. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add roasted red peppers, olives, and red onion around the chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, minced garlic, honey, oregano, and thyme; pour over the chicken.
- Cook on high for 1.5 to 2 hours or low for 3 to 4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve warm topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg