Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken
Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes on each side til browned. Transfer to greased slow cooker.
- Cook2 h 30 min
- Total2 h 30 min
- Serves4
- LevelIntermediate
Ingredients
- 4 medium-large boneless skinless chicken breasts OR 4-6
- to taste boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tsp. salt and pepper
- 1 italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp. juice of medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 medium minced garlic
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp. roughly chopped roasted red peppers
- capers
- fresh thyme, oregano, or basil for garnish (optional)
Method
- Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes on each side til browned. Transfer to greased slow cooker.
- Add onions, olives, red peppers, and capers to slow cooker (tuck them around the sides so they aren't covering up the chicken). Whisk together italian seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic and pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Garnish with fresh thyme, oregano, or basil and serve.
