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Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

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Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken is a vibrant and healthy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken slow-cooked with tomatoes, olives, peppers, garlic, and herbs. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights.

Ingredients

  1. 1.5–2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  2. 1 pint cherry tomatoes or 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  3. 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  4. 1 red onion, sliced
  5. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  6. 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  7. 1 cup artichoke hearts (optional), drained and quartered
  8. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  9. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  10. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  11. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  12. 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  13. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  14. Chopped fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
  15. Crumbled feta cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.

  1. Add the sliced onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes (or diced tomatoes), olives, garlic, and artichoke hearts (if using).
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  3. Sprinkle with oregano, thyme or Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Shred or slice the chicken and stir to coat in the sauce with the vegetables.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and crumbled feta before serving, if desired.

Notes

  1. Add spinach or kale in the last 30 minutes of cooking for extra greens.
  2. Use bone-in chicken if preferred; adjust cook time as needed.
  3. For extra protein and fiber, stir in canned chickpeas.
  4. This dish freezes well and is great for meal prep.

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