Name: Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h 30 min
Total time: 5 h 40 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 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

Description

This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken cooked low and slow with classic Greek flavors like lemon, garlic, oregano, and thyme. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal, the chicken is shredded right in the slow cooker to soak up all the savory juices, making it delicious served over 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

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Instructions

Prep: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker, then add the thinly sliced onion evenly on top of the chicken.
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 well combined.
Pour: Evenly pour the marinade mixture over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker, ensuring the flavors are distributed throughout.
Cook: Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. Cook until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Shred: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, allowing it to absorb the flavorful juices for a moist, delicious texture.
Serve: Serve the shredded chicken warm over rice, pasta, pita bread, or on top of a fresh Greek salad for a complete meal.

Notes

You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference; thighs tend to be more flavorful and moist.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after shredding and reduce the juices on the stovetop before mixing back in.
Adding fresh herbs like parsley or dill as a garnish can enhance the flavor and presentation.
This chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freezes well for meal prep.
Serve with tzatziki sauce or a squeeze of extra lemon for added brightness.