Description
This Mediterranean Chicken recipe is a delightful dish cooked in a slow cooker, bursting with flavors of olives, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a hassle-free and tasty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
For the Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained slightly
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Place the chicken in the slow cooker and top with sliced bell peppers, onion, diced tomatoes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic.
- Mix the Seasonings: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, chicken broth or wine, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook in the Slow Cooker: Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 2.5–3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot, garnished with parsley and feta.
Notes
- Serve over couscous, rice, or orzo for a complete meal.
- Add spinach or artichoke hearts in the last 30 minutes for extra Mediterranean flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
