5 from 442 votes
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken features chicken breasts or thighs slow-cooked with aromatic ingredients including kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, capers, and Italian seasoning. The combination of lemon juice and garlic brightens the tender meat, while the olives and capers add briny, savory notes. This stew-like dish’s gentle cooking yields moist chicken with a harmonious Mediterranean flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
203 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast OR 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, medium-large, boneless, skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- lemon juice about 2 tablespoons, juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 1 cup red pepper roasted, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers
- thyme or oregano or basil for garnish, fresh, 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 til 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.
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Notes
- Use either chicken breasts or thighs; adjust cooking time slightly if using larger pieces.
- Browning the chicken before slow cooking helps develop flavor but is optional.
- Serve with lemon rice or orzo and a fresh side salad for a balanced meal.
- Fresh herbs add a bright finish and can be used according to preference.
Nutrition Information
Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1248mg
(52%)
Potassium
552mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
380IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1248mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 552mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.