Description
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken is a vibrant, flavorful dish bursting with lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a healthy dinner that feels like a vacation on a plate!
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, trimmed if desired)
1 medium sweet or yellow onion, thinly sliced
½ cup chicken broth (or bone broth)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional for serving:
Cooked rice, quinoa, or pita
Fresh dill
Cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, Kalamata olives
Tzatziki sauce
Lemon wedges
Instructions
Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with sliced onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and onions.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches 165°F internally.
Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker or remove and slice. Stir to combine with juices.
Serve over rice, in pitas, or alongside fresh veggies and tzatziki. Garnish with dill and lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Chicken breasts can be substituted for thighs but may be slightly less juicy.
Add veggies like bell peppers or zucchini during the last hour for more color and nutrition.
For creamy texture, stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt before serving.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze beautifully for future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 hours (on LOW)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 488 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 137 mg