Description
Juicy and flavorful Slow Cooker Greek Chicken is the perfect solution for your busy weeknights or meal prep needs. Ready in just five minutes, this dish allows you to enjoy tender chicken infused with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fragrant herbs. Simply place the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work while you focus on other tasks. This versatile recipe pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, pita bread, or a fresh Greek salad. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or cooking for your family, this easy meal will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Dried oregano
- Dried thyme
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and top with sliced onion.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker to soak up juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: Low for 5-6 hours/High for 3-4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 130mg