Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
A melt-in-your-mouth Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken thighs cooked with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 195 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium sweet or yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or pita for serving
- Fresh dill for garnish
- Cherry tomatoes for serving
- Sliced cucumbers for serving
- Kalamata olives for serving
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Top with sliced onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and onions.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 300–360 minutes or HIGH for 180–240 minutes until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker or remove and slice it, then stir to combine with juices.
- Serve over rice, in pitas, or alongside fresh veggies and tzatziki.
- Garnish with dill and lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust seasoning to your preference. Experiment with different proteins or add vegetables for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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