Description
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken is a healthy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken slow-cooked with tomatoes, olives, garlic, and herbs. It’s an easy, hands-off meal packed with bright Mediterranean flavors perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (or 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes)
1/2 cup Kalamata or green olives, sliced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: crumbled feta cheese or lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of the slow cooker and place chicken in a single layer.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and paprika.
- Add minced garlic, sliced onion, diced tomatoes, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and optional feta or lemon wedges.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or couscous.
Notes
Add artichoke hearts or chickpeas for more texture and Mediterranean flair.
For spice, include red pepper flakes or harissa.
Add a splash of white wine or lemon juice before serving to brighten flavors.
Stir in Greek yogurt or cream cheese for a creamier finish.
Freezes well—cool completely before storing in freezer bags for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
