Description
Mediterranean chicken delights home cooks with tender, herb-infused meat simmered in rich olive oil and aromatic spices. Packed with zesty flavors from Greece, this simple slow cooker meal brings rustic comfort directly to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Olives and Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup green olives
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 can (14 ounces / 396 grams) diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Layer the base of the slow cooker with thinly sliced onions and minced garlic, creating an aromatic foundation for the Mediterranean-style dish.
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a blend of dried oregano, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even seasoning.
- Gently place the seasoned chicken atop the onion and garlic layer, maintaining an even distribution.
- Delicately pour a mixture of diced tomatoes, rich chicken broth, and tangy red wine vinegar over the chicken, allowing the liquid to seep through.
- Sprinkle a colorful array of green and Kalamata olives across the surface, adding a briny Mediterranean touch.
- Secure the lid and slow cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, allowing the chicken to become incredibly tender and infused with robust flavors.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to carefully shred the chicken, intermingling the meat with the flavorful cooking liquids.
- Serve the succulent shredded chicken hot, accompanied by fluffy rice, nutty quinoa, or a crusty artisan bread to soak up the delectable juices.
Notes
- Customize Salt Levels by choosing low-sodium broth and adjusting added salt to control overall dish sodium content.
- Experiment with Different Proteins like skinless chicken thighs or turkey breasts for varied texture and flavor profile.
- Enhance Mediterranean Authenticity by adding fresh herbs like chopped parsley or mint just before serving for bright, fresh finish.
- Make Gluten-Free friendly by serving over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional grains for low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg