Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers
Description
The recipe starts by seasoning chicken thighs with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, and garlic, which sets a fragrant base. Placing the chicken with aromatic herbs and a mix of green and black olives, chickpeas, and chopped onions into the slow cooker allows for a gentle melding of flavors over hours. Introducing chopped red peppers toward the end of cooking ensures they retain some bite and freshness.
The resulting dish offers tender chicken enriched by the briny olives and creamy chickpeas, creating a satisfying balance of textures and tastes. Slow cooking concentrates the flavors without drying out the meat.
This dish can be served as a main course with simple sides like rice or crusty bread to soak up the juices. Garnishes such as fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon add brightness before serving.
Ingredients
- 6 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic chopped
- 1 cup olive I used green and black
- 1 14 oz chickpeas canned
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 red pepper chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs on a plate and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with all seasonings.
- Put into a greased slow cooker and add all other ingredients except for the red peppers.
- Push the other ingredients down around the sides of the chicken, not on top.
- Cook on low for four hours or high for two hours.
- Remove lid and add red peppers 30 minutes before finished.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 590mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 770IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 27.7mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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