Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken is so versatile and delicious.  It can be topped on a salad or stuffed inside a pita. A mixture of chicken thighs, onion, spices and a bit of lemon juice/olive oil, it’s made entirely in a slow cooker and super simple to set and forget. 

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe

This recipe is super simple, and a true set it and forget it recipe. I use chicken thighs for this particular recipe. Chicken thighs are a little more rich, and they shred super easily after being cooked in the slow cooker. The rich nature of chicken thighs plus the freshness of the lemon is a really delicious match. 

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Ingredients:

• Chicken Thighs (boneless and skinless)
• Onions
• Lemon Juice & Zest
• Garlic
• Paprika (I like smoked for added flavor in this recipe)
• Oregano
• Chicken Broth
• Salt
• Pepper

Combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 3-4.5 hours, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Once fully cooked, reduce slow cooker to ‘keep warm’ setting until ready to serve. Once the chicken is done, you can either leave the thighs whole, or you can shred them. I like them shredded! The chicken will be fork tender.

TIP: If you want to try a fun kitchen hack, use a wire whisk to easily shed the chicken. It’s that tender! 

Once the chicken is cut or shredded to your liking, spoon it onto your dish of choice. Rice, pita, or simply enjoy it on its own. 

Serving  Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

With all of the ways to serve Greek chicken, we really recommend serving with the Greek trifecta. Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions. A little bit of Feta cheese and a drizzle of red wine vinegar really adds the most perfect pop of flavor, too!

For leftovers, you can place them in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days after making. You could also freeze the leftovers in individual servings. Simply microwave for 1 minute at a time, and stir until warm to serve.

30 Second Tzatziki Recipe

We love to make up some 30 second Tzatziki sauce as a topping for this. You can actually make this right in a yogurt cup to save some time (and a dish to clean)! 

• 1 cup Greek plain yogurt (0% Fage is my favorite)
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
• 1 tbsp grated cucumber
• 1 clove finely chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

More Slow Cooker Recipes

We love using the slow cooker for a simple weeknight meal. It makes life so much easier, especially on a busy school night.

• Chicken Marinara
• Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
• Chili with Sweet Potatoes
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
• Perfect Italian Slow Cooker Meatballs

Cheers to easy low and slow meals! Cheers!

-Rachel & Kathi

More Greek Inspired Recipes

I love the fresh flavors of Greek inspired food. We’ve featured a lot of other Mediterranean inspired recipes that I’m excited to share. If I had to pick a favorite, it would partly be the Greek Yogurt Marinated chicken. It works great in the air fryer, but it’s delicious when baked or grilled so it’s the perfect year round chicken recipe!

• Baked Greek Yogurt Salmon
• Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken
• Greek Orzo Salad
• Greek Meatballs
• Greek Chicken Marinade
• Lemon Feta Rice
• Avgolemono Soup

What do you think about this recipe? Have questions? Comment below! Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, and connect with us on Instagram and tag your @Laughingspatula recipes with #laughingspatula, while you’re at it…We love to see your pics! 

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

This delicious, low and slow chicken is zesty, tender, delicious, and gives the best leftovers for days!

4.60 from 32 votes

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 4 hours hours 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 people

Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

• 8-10 chicken thighs (boneless & skinless)
• 1 cup sliced white onions
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped garlic or granulated garlic (chef's choise)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

• Add chicken & sliced onion to slow cooker, and toss in olive oil with lemon juice.
• Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker, tossing until fully coated in seasonings.
• Cook on low for 3-4.5 hours, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Once fully cooked, reduce slow cooker to 'keep warm' setting until ready to serve.
• Shred with fork, and enjoy on a pita, on a salad, or whatever you chose! Enjoy! *Pairs great with Feta Cheese, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Tomatoes and Tzatiki. 

Notes

5 Weight Watcher Freestyle points for a 4 ounce serving

Want to make some Tzatiki to go with your Slow Cooker Greek Chicken?

Mix up some 30 second Tzatkiki sauce as a topping to your Gyro! Combine 1 cup Greek plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill, 1 clove chopped garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. This stuff is delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.8mg