Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken thighs with cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, garlic, and a medley of Mediterranean flavors. Finished with feta cheese and fresh parsley, this dish is a delightful main course that pairs perfectly with rice, couscous, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Add cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, garlic, and roasted red peppers.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Finish: Before serving, top with feta cheese and parsley. Serve with your choice of accompaniment.
Notes
- For added flavor, sear chicken thighs before placing in the slow cooker.
- Variations: Consider adding artichoke hearts or capers for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
