Description
Mediterranean comfort meets simplicity in this Greek Chicken Crockpot marvel, slow-cooking tender chicken with zesty herbs and tangy olives. Effortless preparation delivers a soul-warming dish that transports you straight to the sun-drenched coastlines of Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish and Complementary Ingredients:
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in the crockpot, creating a solid foundation for the upcoming flavor infusion.
- Craft a vibrant mixture by blending diced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, ensuring ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Generously cascade the tomato-olive medley over the chicken, guaranteeing complete coverage to maximize flavor absorption during cooking.
- Strategically position lemon slices atop the chicken, introducing a bright, citrusy element to the dish.
- Secure the crockpot lid and initiate cooking process: low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours. The prolonged cooking transforms chicken into a tender, succulent masterpiece.
- Upon completion, delicately extract chicken from the crockpot and whisk the remaining sauce to integrate all ingredients harmoniously.
- Plate the chicken, lavishly drench with prepared sauce, and optionally garnish with fresh thyme. Complement the dish with rice or crusty bread to capture every delectable drop of sauce.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken by gently pounding breasts to even thickness before placing in crockpot, ensuring uniform cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Swap traditional chicken breasts with boneless thighs for richer taste and more forgiving texture, especially if accidentally overcooked.
- Use fresh herbs like chopped fresh oregano and thyme instead of dried for brighter, more vibrant Mediterranean flavors that elevate the entire dish.
- Create low-carb version by serving over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles, making recipe friendly for keto and paleo diet followers while maintaining authentic Greek profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg