Description
Slow cooker Greek chicken delivers a burst of Mediterranean flavors that will transform your weeknight dinners into culinary adventures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by mincing garlic and squeezing lemons for juice.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or bowl and pour marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Transfer marinated chicken to the slow cooker along with leftover marinade.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Serve shredded or whole with optional toppings like feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- This dish is easy to prepare and great for weeknight dinners.
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Irresistible Slow Cooker Greek Chicken