This shredded slow cooker Greek chicken recipe is your new go-to for a quick and easy dinner. Made with chicken and a handful of kitchen staples, you need less than 10 ingredients to whip this up! Ready in no time because dinners shouldn’t be complicated.

Whether you want to stuff this shredded Greek chicken into a pita, serve it up in a bowl, salad, or pasta, this is the perfect recipe for a weeknight dinner! It only takes a few minutes of hands-on time then the slow cooker does the rest!

A bowl of shredded slow cooker Greek chicken along with some rice, cucumber, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This slow cooker Greek chicken recipe uses fewer than 10 ingredients! A majority of the ingredients, such as dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, are pantry staples that you don't even have to run out to the store to buy.
It's a versatile recipe that you can serve in so many ways! I usually throw it over some rice since there's always some on hand, but if I plan ahead, I'll stuff it into a pita.
It's super simple to make; the hardest part of this recipe is shredding the chicken! Everything is thrown into the crockpot and dinner is ready to go. It's also great for meal prepping as you can make a large batch on Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week (or freeze it for later!).

Ingredients You'll Need

Ingredients needed to make slow cooker Greek chicken.

chicken broth — you can use regular or low sodium chicken broth or stock. You can also make homemade chicken or bone broth. It's very easy to make, here's how I make homemade bone broth in the slow cooker.

lemon — you'll need a fresh lemon as this recipe uses lemon juice and lemon zest. I personally love adding extra lemon juice to this as I love the fresh, zesty flavor.

seasoning — this recipe uses dried oregano, dried thyme, kosher salt, and pepper. You likely have all of this in your pantry already!

chicken — I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs but you can also make this with chicken breasts!

onion & garlic — to add extra flavor. Feel free to add more garlic!

How To Make This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe

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In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Add the boneless chicken thighs, sliced onions, and minced garlic to a slow cooker.

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Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours.

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Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts in the crock pot in the liquid. Add the lemon zest and stir until well combined. Add more lemon juice as needed.
Serve warm with tzatziki sauce along with rice, pita, or a Greek salad!

Overhead view of a bowl of shredded slow cooker Greek chicken along with a spoon. Some rice, salad, forks, drinks, and a napkin on the side.

Recipes Variations

You can use chicken breasts in place of chicken thighs.
If you have shallots but no onions, you can easily swap them.
If you want the onions to melt in with the chicken, you can dice them finely before adding them to the slow cooker.
Double the chicken! Make sure to double the liquid and seasoning as well. No need to change the cooking time.

A bowl of shredded slow cooker Greek chicken along with some rice, cucumber, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce. A slow cooker in the background.

Tips and Notes

I always use fresh lemon juice over bottled juice as it tastes more fresh and is less likely to have a bitter aftertaste.
If you don't want to shred the chicken, you can remove them from the crockpot and slice them before adding it back to the slow cooker to soak in the liquid.
Avoid opening the slow cooker lid while the chicken cooks. It'll let out the steam that it worked so hard to build up and the chicken will take longer to cook.
Make the shredded chicken crispy by transferring the shredded chicken to a sheet pan and broiling in the oven for 2-5 minutes on the middle rack, keeping an eye on it throughout. Be sure that the shredded chicken has the liquid from the crockpot on it to prevent it from drying out.
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I would not recommend cooking the chicken from frozen. Make sure the chicken thighs has thawed before adding them to the crockpot!

A fork lifting up some shredded slow cooker Greek chicken from a bowl.

Storage Tips

To freeze the shredded chicken, allow it to cool to room temperature, transfer it to a freezer-safe bag, and freeze it for up to three months. Thaw fully before reheating.

To store the leftover shredded Greek chicken, allow the chicken to cool to room temperature and then transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave.

Recipe

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 4 10

Servings: servings

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

¼ cup chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons) and zested
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 onion, thinly sliced
5 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Add the boneless chicken thighs, sliced onions, and minced garlic to a slow cooker.
Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts in the crock pot in the liquid. Add the lemon zest and stir until well combined. Add more lemon juice as needed.
Serve warm with Tzatziki sauce along with rice, pita, or a Greek salad!

Nutrition

Course: Slow Cooker

Cuisine: Healthy

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