Description
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables, olives, and aromatic herbs. This set-it-and-forget-it recipe results in a rich, savory meal that transports your taste buds to the Mediterranean coast. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor. Serve it alongside fluffy couscous or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy every hearty bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Chop the bell pepper and halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Layer the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Add garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, chicken broth, and lemon juice.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken inside the pot using two forks and mix everything together before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg