Mediterranean Chicken in a Slow Cooker

This Mediterranean chicken recipe will become your new favorite slow cooker chicken recipe.  It’s  full of flavor and is an easy,  healthy recipe that is perfect for a quick dinner that can be made in a slow cooker, or if you are pressed for time, a pressure cooker.

There are less than 10  ingredients needed to make this slow cooker chicken recipe, here is what you will need:  boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, garlic, onions, chicken broth, oregano, arrowroot and a slow cooker or an Instant Pot.

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One pot meals made in the slow cooker or pressure cooker happen a lot in my kitchen.  It’s just so easy to toss everything in a pot, cover it and allow it to cook while the flavors magically blend together. You will love the way that the briny olives combine with the sun-dried tomatoes which add a touch of sweetness. The end result is tender chicken topped with a seriously flavorful chunky sauce.  Serve this chicken recipe with a side of your favorite roasted vegetables for a low-carb version and if you aren’t counting carbs add a helping of mashed potatoes, faro or rice.

Here is how to make Mediterranean Chicken in a Slow Cooker

1. Place the chicken pieces into a slow cooker
2. Top with the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic and onions
3. Add the oregano
4. Pour the broth over all ingredients
5. Cover, and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours
6. Add arrowroot to thicken the sauce

Here is how to Make Mediterranean Chicken in a Pressure Cooker

1. Place the chicken pieces into a slow cooker
2. Top with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, garlic and onions
3. Add the oregano
4. Pour the broth over all ingredients
5. Cover, and cook at medium pressure for 10 minutes
6. Slow release add arrowroot and serve

Tips and Variations for  making Mediterranean Style Slow Cooker Chicken:

• The best cut of chicken to use in this recipe is boneless chicken breasts or thighs.  Breasts are leaner and will cook quicker,
• Add the arrowroot just before serving as it will break down if it is added during the cooking process
• Flour can also be used to thicken the sauce by mixing together 1 teaspoon flour with 1 teaspoon water and gradually adding it to the sauce
• Substitute one half cup of white wine for half cup of chicken broth
• Add in 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, or a few tablespoons capers during the last half hour of cooking

Check out these easy chicken recipes that you might enjoy

• Boneless Chicken Breasts with Red Wine and Tomatoes – in a pressure cooker
• Slow Cooked Chili Chicken
• Slow Cooked Chipotle Chicken 

 

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