Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Escape the ordinary with this vibrant Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken recipe! Tender, fall-apart boneless, skinless chicken breasts are infused with bright Mediterranean flavors, creating a hearty and healthy meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe ditches traditional tomato-based sauces for a refreshing twist, using a combination of wine (or chicken broth for a non-alcoholic option), lemon, garlic, and herbs. Serve it over your favorite pasta, or keep it gluten-free with delicious spaghetti squash. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's both easy and incredibly satisfying!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 315 mins
Calories 252.8 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

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How to Make Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut 1 large onion, 1 bell pepper (any color), and 4 cloves garlic into thick slices.
  3. Chop 1/2 cup fresh parsley.
  4. In your slow cooker, combine the following: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces), sliced onion, bell pepper, garlic, 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth), 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Stir to ensure chicken is fully coated.
  6. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
  7. If using spaghetti squash: Cut a medium spaghetti squash lengthwise, remove seeds, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  8. Bake alongside the chicken during the last 45 minutes of cooking time, cut-side up.
  9. Once cooked, remove spaghetti squash from the skin using a fork, and toss with 1 tablespoon of butter, salt, and pepper.
  10. Serve the shredded chicken over cooked pasta (or spaghetti squash) and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

5g

Carbs

8g