Description
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken is a flavorful and effortless dish that encapsulates the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated in a vibrant mixture of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and oregano, then slow-cooked to perfection. Served with warm pita or over fluffy rice, it’s a delightful meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 oz crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: mince garlic and squeeze lemons.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken in a resealable bag with the marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray; place marinated chicken inside and pour any leftover marinade over it.
- Add chicken broth until it covers half of the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Serve with warm pita or over rice; drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg