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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken infused with classic Mediterranean flavors like lemon, garlic, and oregano. Perfectly cooked in a slow cooker, it’s an effortless meal option that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, pita, or a fresh Greek salad.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

Marinade and Seasoning

  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep: Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the thinly sliced onion on top of the chicken, ensuring an even layer.
  2. Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper until fully combined. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker.
  3. Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. The chicken is done when it is tender and easily shredded, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  4. Shred: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, allowing it to soak up the flavorful juices. Serve the shredded chicken warm with rice, pasta, pita bread, or atop a Greek salad for a complete meal.

Notes

  • If you do not have chicken broth, you can omit it. The chicken will retain moisture but will have slightly less juice.
  • Cooking times can vary between slow cookers, so start checking for doneness a little earlier than the recommended time to avoid overcooking.
  • For best results, chicken thighs are preferred because of their tenderness and juiciness. If using thighs, trim any excess fat before cooking if desired.

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