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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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Ingredients for Mediterranean Chicken With Pepperoncini And Kalamatas

  • Pepperoncini Peppers
  • Kalamata Olive
  • Minced Garlic Cloves
  • Chicken Leg Quarters
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Fresh Ground Pepper
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

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.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

138 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

103g

Carbs

6g

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