Description
This Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken thighs simmered with kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, capers, onions, and a touch of lemon for a bright, savory meal. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it requires minimal prep and slow cooking to enhance the Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 6-9 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & ground black pepper, to taste
Vegetables & Flavorings
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 8 oz roasted red peppers
- 2 tbsp capers
Seasonings & Liquids
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 3 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
Optional Topping
- Feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare and Season Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and ground black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and brown them for 2-3 minutes on each side to create a flavorful crust.
- Add Vegetables & Broth to Slow Cooker: Place the sliced onions, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, capers, and low sodium chicken broth into the slow cooker, spreading evenly.
- Transfer Chicken to Slow Cooker: Arrange the browned chicken thighs on top of the vegetable mixture inside the slow cooker.
- Mix and Pour Seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for at least 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the Mediterranean chicken hot, optionally topped with crumbled feta cheese for added richness and tang.
Notes
- This Mediterranean chicken dish is packed with bold flavors from roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, and capers.
- Minimal prep time makes it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Feta cheese topping adds a creamy, salty contrast but can be omitted for a lighter option.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be paired with rice, couscous, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce and vegetables
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
