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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe is a flavorful and effortless meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts or thighs are cooked slow with aromatic herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and onions, resulting in a savory dish that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, pita bread, or a fresh Greek salad.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

Marinade and Seasonings

  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep: Begin by preparing all ingredients. Thinly slice the onion, mince the garlic, and juice the lemon to have everything ready for assembly.
  2. Layer Chicken and Onion: Place the boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Spread the thinly sliced onion evenly on top of the chicken to build layers of flavor.
  3. Mix Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, fine sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. Pour Marinade: Pour the flavorful marinade evenly over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is coated to infuse it with delicious Greek-inspired flavors.
  5. Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  6. Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks to allow it to soak up the cooking juices. Serve warm with your choice of rice, pasta, pita bread, or on top of a fresh Greek salad.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs will yield juicier, more flavorful results, but chicken breasts can be used for a leaner option.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
  • For a gluten-free meal, ensure the chicken broth used is gluten-free.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • You can add sliced bell peppers or olives for extra flavor and texture.

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Keywords: Slow Cooker Greek Chicken, Greek chicken recipe, Slow cooker chicken, Easy Greek dinner, Lemon oregano chicken

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