Description
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe. Tender chicken thighs infused with lemon, oregano, and olives, topped with feta and fresh parsley, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additions:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, red onion, and olives.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finish: Before serving, top with feta and parsley. Serve with rice, quinoa, or pita.
Notes
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs.
- Add bell peppers or zucchini for extra veggies.
- For a dairy-free option, omit or use dairy-free feta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
