Description
This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken breasts simmered in a zesty blend of lemon, oregano, thyme, garlic, and chicken broth, enhanced with Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and red onions. Finished with crumbled feta and fresh parsley, it’s an effortless, healthy Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Broth and Marinade
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season them evenly with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor before cooking.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, and minced garlic, mixing well to create a flavorful marinade.
- Add marinade and toppings: Pour the prepared broth mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, then top with pitted Kalamata olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and thin slices of red onion to add vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Add feta cheese: After cooking, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the chicken breasts to introduce a creamy, tangy element.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken along with the cooking juices, olives, and tomatoes from the slow cooker onto plates for serving.
- Garnish: Finish the dish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley to add a fresh, herbal note and vibrant color.
Notes
- For best texture, avoid lifting the slow cooker lid frequently during cooking to maintain steady temperature.
- If preferred, serve with rice, couscous, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Kalamata olives add saltiness; adjust additional salt accordingly.
- Can be adapted to use bone-in chicken thighs for richer flavor and moisture.
