Description
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that features juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a medley of vibrant Mediterranean flavors. With tender chicken infused with fresh garlic, tangy lemon juice, and aromatic herbs, this easy recipe brings the taste of Greece right into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no added sugar or salt)
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- 1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Layer seasoned chicken in the slow cooker; top with sautéed garlic, oregano, lemon juice, diced tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- 4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- 5. Shred chicken in the slow cooker using two forks; mix to combine all ingredients.
- 6. Serve drizzled with extra olive oil or lemon juice; garnish with more feta if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg