Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken
This Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich combination of olives, tomatoes, and spices, this dish is a Mediterranean-inspired treat
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: ~6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup green olives
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Slow Cooker:
Add sliced onion and garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker. - Season the Chicken:
Sprinkle chicken breasts with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place them over the onions. - Add the Flavors:
Pour diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and red wine vinegar over the chicken. Scatter green and Kalamata olives on top. - Cook Low and Slow:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded. - Shred and Serve:
Shred the chicken with two forks, mixing it into the flavorful juices. Serve warm with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.
Notes
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with rice, quinoa, or a side of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
- For a lighter version, consider serving with cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of the recipe
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg