Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe
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.
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Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
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
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg