Description

This Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken combines tender chicken thighs with vibrant Mediterranean flavors including olives, artichokes, and feta cheese. The slow cooking method allows the chicken to become incredibly juicy and infused with herbs and spices, making it a perfect easy, flavorful meal. Serve it with rice, couscous, or crusty bread for a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired dinner.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
1/2 cup artichoke hearts (quartered)
1 small red onion (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

For Garnish

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken thighs or breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker, arranging them evenly to create a base for the Mediterranean topping.
Mix the Mediterranean sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced tomatoes with their juices, pitted kalamata olives, quartered artichoke hearts, sliced red onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Stir well until all ingredients are fully integrated to create a flavorful sauce.
Add sauce to chicken: Pour the Mediterranean sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are well coated with the flavorful blend.
Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken should become tender and thoroughly cooked, absorbing the rich Mediterranean flavors.
Shred or serve chicken: Before serving, either shred the chicken lightly with forks for a pulled texture or leave it whole, depending on your preference.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the chicken. Serve warm alongside rice, couscous, or crusty bread to complete the meal.

Notes

Using bone-in chicken thighs can add extra flavor, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
For added greens, stir in fresh spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Leftovers keep well and are delicious in wraps or grain bowls.