Mediterranean Chicken With Pepperoncini And Kalamatas Recipe

Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this slow cooker recipe! Tender chicken simmers in a bath of spicy pepperoncini, briny Kalamata olives, and fragrant garlic, all finished with a luscious lemon-sour cream sauce. This easy, flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal and is ready in just over six hours. Serve over fluffy couscous or your favorite rice for a complete and satisfying Mediterranean experience. Inspired by a beloved Allrecipes recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 380 mins
Calories 957.8 kcal
Protein 152g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mediterranean Chicken With Pepperoncini And Kalamatas

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How to Make Mediterranean Chicken With Pepperoncini And Kalamatas

  1. Place 1 cup whole pepperoncini peppers in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Top with 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives and 4 cloves minced garlic.
  3. Rinse 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts and pat dry.
  4. Place chicken breasts on top of the pepperoncini mixture.
  5. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and the zest of 1 lemon.
  6. Slowly pour 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice over the chicken.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6-6 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is easily shredded with a fork.
  8. Remove chicken to a warm plate and cover to keep warm.
  9. Turn slow cooker to high.
  10. Skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid.
  11. Whisk in 1/2 cup sour cream until smooth and creamy.
  12. Cover and simmer on high for 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
  13. Stir in 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp paprika.
  14. Serve the creamy sauce over the chicken, spooned over couscous or rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

138 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

103g

Carbs

6g

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