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Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

Tender and flavorful slow cooker Mediterranean chicken with olives, onions, and roasted red peppers makes a hearty and tasty meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 203 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium-large boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons juice of lemon about 1 medium lemon
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 cup kalamata olives
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • fresh thyme, oregano, or basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to greased slow cooker.
  • Add onions, olives, red peppers, and capers to slow cooker (tuck them around the sides so they aren't covering up the chicken). Whisk together Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic and pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Garnish with fresh thyme, oregano, or basil and serve.

Notes

Serving suggestion: Serve with a side of lemon rice or orzo and a side salad for a complete meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1248mgPotassium: 552mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, hearty meal, Mediterranean, slow cooker, Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken
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