4.8 from 8 votes
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
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!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
476 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 cup onion about 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup water
Tzatziki Sauce
- 2 cups yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 cup cucumber finely grated
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
For Serving
- pita bread warm
- red onion diced
- romaine lettuce shredded
- cucumber diced
- 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.
Cup of Yum
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476
% 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.