Mediterranean Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Slow Cooker Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs (Skinless is OK); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt (I use sea salt); 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered (a 6.5 oz can works in a pinch); 2 small zucchini, squuash Cut into 1 inch pieces or 1 medium zucchini, Cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed (Cannellini Beans work too.); 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup pitted kalamata olive; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped (I use dried tomatoes without the oil); 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons capers

Servings: persons

6 chicken thighs (Skinless is OK)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (I use sea salt)
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered (a 6.5 oz can works in a pinch)
2 small zucchini, squuash Cut into 1 inch pieces or 1 medium zucchini, Cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed (Cannellini Beans work too.)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup pitted kalamata olive
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped (I use dried tomatoes without the oil)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons capers

1
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown chichen on both sides. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Place onion, zucchini, and mushrooms in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place chicken on top of the vegetables. Spread chickpeas over the chicken.
4
Combine tomatoes, olives, sundried tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice and oregano in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken.
5
Sprinkle capers over the top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
6
Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6-8 until done.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken thighs (Skinless is OK), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt (I use sea salt), 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Slow Cooker Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Slow Cooker Chicken

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