Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken
Looking for a flavorful and effortless meal? Look no further than Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken! This dish is packed with bold and savory flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean coast.
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This chicken is made with a bunch of healthy and whole ingredients plus a slow cooker, you can create a dish that is not only delicious but also healthy and hearty.
Why I Love This Recipe
If you’re looking for a delicious recipe to make the family, this Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken recipe is so good!
- Full of bold and savory flavors
- Easy to prepare with minimal effort
- Healthy and hearty meal option
- Budget-friendly ingredients
- Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
- A versatile dish that can be served in a variety of ways (over rice, with salad, etc.)
- Great for entertaining or family dinners
- A crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy
- Cooking in a slow cooker makes the chicken tender and juicy
If you’d like to try another slow cooker meal, then give these Slow Cooker Collard Greens a try!
Ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- chickpeas
- diced tomatoes
- quartered artichoke hearts
- red onion
- red bell pepper
- halved kalamata olives
- minced garlic
- ground turmeric
- ground coriander
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- ground ginger
- ground cumin
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- water or chicken broth
- Israeli or pearl couscous
- chopped baby spinach
- crumbled feta cheese
How to Make Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken
Step 1: Add all the ingredients except the couscous, spinach, and feta cheese.
Step 2: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. Stir in the couscous and continue cooking until the liquid is absorbed.
Step 3: Just before serving stir in the spinach.
Step 4: Serve topped with crumbled feta cheese.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
- Lemon Herb: Add fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and oregano to the slow cooker along with lemon juice and zest for a bright and tangy flavor.
- Creamy Tomato: Add a can of diced tomatoes and a dollop of Greek yogurt to the slow cooker for a creamy and tomato-based sauce. This variation is perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
- Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. You can also serve the chicken over a bed of couscous, which pairs well with spicy flavors.
Serving Suggestions
- Over rice
- With salad
- In a wrap
- With pita bread
- Over couscous
- With roasted vegetables
Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken can become tough and dry. Be sure to follow cooking times and check the temperature of the chicken to ensure that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Use high-quality ingredients: With a dish that has so few ingredients, it’s important to use high-quality ones to really let the flavors shine.
Storage
To store leftovers: let it cool down to room temperature first. Then, transfer the chicken and any remaining sauce to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
When reheating the chicken, you can either use the microwave or reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat. If the sauce has thickened or separated, you can add a splash of chicken broth or water to thin it out. Make sure the chicken is heated to an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Yes, you can add other vegetables to the slow cooker, such as diced bell peppers, zucchini, or eggplant. Just keep in mind that some vegetables, like potatoes, may take longer to cook than chicken, so you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly
Yes, you can use fresh instead of canned. Just make sure to diced them.
Any type of slow cooker will work for this recipe, whether it’s a programmable one or a manual one. Just make sure that it has enough capacity to fit all of the ingredients without overflowing.
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Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 15 ounces chickpeas canned, drained
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- 13.75 ounces quartered artichoke hearts drained
- ½ red onion halved and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ cup halved kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 cups Israeli or pearl couscous
- 2 cups chopped baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese optional
Instructions
- Prepare a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- To the slow cooker, add all of the ingredients EXCEPT the couscous, spinach, and feta cheese.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Stir in the couscous and continue cooking until the liquid is absorbed.
- Just prior to serving, stir in the spinach.
- Serve topped with crumbled feta cheese, if desired
Notes
- Don’t overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken can become tough and dry. Be sure to follow cooking times and check the temperature of the chicken to ensure that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Use high-quality ingredients: With a dish that has so few ingredients, it’s important to use high-quality ones to really let the flavors shine.
Disclaimer:
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
