Description
Enjoy a flavorful and healthy Mediterranean meal with this easy slow cooker Mediterranean chicken recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender chicken with aromatic herbs, tomatoes, olives, and artichoke hearts for a hearty and nutritious dinner inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by preparing your ingredients: slice the red onion, mince the garlic, and measure out all spices and vegetables.
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your Crock-Pot or slow cooker. Top with sliced onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, olives, and artichoke hearts.
- Sprinkle with oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to enhance Mediterranean flavors.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to retain juices.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot over rice, quinoa, or couscous.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional herbs or a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months for meal prepping or future dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg