Description
This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken is a flavorful and tender dish made with boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs slow-cooked in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and chicken broth. The recipe requires minimal prep and lets the slow cooker do the work, resulting in succulent chicken perfect for serving over rice, pasta, pita, or in a Greek salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
Marinade and Seasoning
- 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
- Prepare ingredients: Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Spread the thinly sliced onion evenly on top of the chicken to infuse flavor during cooking.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, fine sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add sauce and cook: Pour the marinade mixture evenly over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Shred and serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks so it absorbs the flavorful juices. Serve the tender Greek chicken warm, alongside rice, pasta, pita bread, or on top of a fresh Greek salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference; thighs tend to be juicier.
- If you prefer, add fresh herbs like parsley or dill as garnish before serving.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freeze well for up to 2 months.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken once shredded and reduce the liquid in a skillet on the stove before mixing back in.
- Make sure not to skip shredding the chicken as it helps soak up the delicious juices and enhances the flavor.
