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Crockpot Greek Chicken

Crockpot Greek Chicken

Tender, flavorful Greek-style chicken cooked slowly in a crockpot with lemon, garlic, oregano, and olives. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner served over rice or with salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts Trimmed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
  3. Pour the marinade mixture evenly over the chicken. Ensure the chicken is well coated.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shreddable (internal temperature of 165°F).
  5. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker pot.
  6. Stir in the Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and lemon zest. Let the mixture heat through for about 10 minutes while still on the Keep Warm setting.
  7. Serve the Greek chicken hot, garnished with fresh parsley, over orzo, brown rice, or a bed of crisp lettuce.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, you can quickly sear the chicken breasts in a hot pan for 2 minutes per side before adding them to the slow cooker. This recipe freezes wonderfully for meal prepping.
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