Description
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken is a hearty, flavorful dish that transports you to sun-soaked coasts with every bite. Tender chicken breast simmers in a savory blend of cherry tomatoes, olives, and aromatic spices, creating a meal that is both comforting and impressive. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe combines ease with exquisite taste, making it a must-try for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the red onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each chicken breast for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In the slow cooker, layer the seared chicken, sliced onions, cherry tomatoes, olives, and minced garlic.
- Whisk together lemon juice, oregano, and chicken broth; pour over the layered ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the dish. Serve with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg