We love this slow cooker Greek chicken for an easy weeknight meal. Using a slow cooker brings out the flavor in foods and creates really delicious, tender meats. And of course, nothing beats the convenience!

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

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Course Dinner

Servings 6 -8 Servings

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean, Mediterranean Diet

Diet Gluten Free

Equipment

• Slow cooker

Ingredients

 

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• Olive oil cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• Salt and pepper
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 1 red onion chopped
• ¾ cup kalamata olives
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garnish: feta cheese chopped basil

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Instructions

 

• Spray the bowl of the slow cooker with cooking spray.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. 
• Add chicken to the slow cooker and top with red bell pepper, red onion and olives.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, honey, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste. 
• Pour over the chicken and vegetables and stir. 
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.  Make sure to check chicken to ensure it does not overcook.
• Serve over your favorite grain such as  farro, orzo or brown rice.  It is delicious served in a pita with tzatziki sauce as well!

Notes

Adapted from Well Plated by Erin.

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