Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
User Reviews
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
476 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
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Easy to make chicken gyros that only take minutes to throw into the slow cooker! They are light and delicious and packed with delicious flavor!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup diced onion, about 1 medium onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup water
Tzatziki Sauce
- 2 cups plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup finely grated cucumber
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
For Serving
- Warm pita bread
- diced red onion
- shredded romaine lettuce
- diced cucumber
- diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Spray a 4-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and lay 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast on the bottom of it.
- In a small bowl combine 1 cup diced onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and ⅓ cup water.
- Pour the onion mixture over the chicken and place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 4-6 hours.
Tzatziki Sauce
- In a medium bowl combine 2 cups plain greek yogurt, 1 cup finely grated cucumber, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried dill , 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
- Add salt, and ground black pepper, to taste. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
For Serving
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot before serving with the tzatziki sauce, warm pita bread, diced red onion, shredded romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, and diced tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
476kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
59g
(118%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
595mg
(25%)
Potassium
1139mg
(33%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
131IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1139mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 131IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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