Description
Slow cooker Greek chicken delivers a burst of Mediterranean flavors that will transform your weeknight dinners into culinary adventures. This dish features tender, marinated chicken infused with zesty lemon, aromatic oregano, and rich garlic, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, you can enjoy this delightful meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by mincing garlic and squeezing lemons for juice.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or bowl and pour marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Transfer marinated chicken to the slow cooker along with leftover marinade.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Serve shredded or whole with optional toppings like feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg