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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 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

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  1. Spray a 4-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and lay 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast on the bottom of it.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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 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

% 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.