Crockpot Greek Chicken
Crockpot Greek Chicken is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your dining table. With tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory sauce filled with roasted red peppers, olives, and fresh herbs, this recipe is perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special gatherings. Just toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you unwind. Serve it with rice, salad, or warm pita for a satisfying meal everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 8 oz jar roasted red peppers (drained and sliced)
- 1 cup mixed olives (green and kalamata)
- ½ medium onion (sliced)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp honey (or monk fruit sweetener for keto)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 Tbsp fresh oregano (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add sliced roasted red peppers, olives, and onion around the chicken.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 185°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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