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cooked and shredded greek yogurt chicken on a plate with green beans, sweet potatoes and a wedge of lemon

Greek Yogurt Chicken in a Slow Cooker

Made with simple ingredients in a slow cooker, ready in 3 1/2 hours!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American Mediterranean
Servings: 4
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Greek Yogurt Chicken in a Slow Cooker

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt Regular or Icelandic will work too
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon coriander
  • 1/2 tablespoon cardamom
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Instructions

  • Mix the spices (1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon coriander, 1/2 tablespoon cardamom, 1/2 tablespoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ,1 teaspoon smoked paprika) together in a small bowl.
  • Place the chicken breasts along with a tablespoon or two of water into a slow cooker. Spread the spice blend over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
  • Remove the cover of the slow cooker and shred the chicken with two forks. Stir in the Greek yogurt. Reduce the heat to warm, cover for 15 to 30 minutes until the yogurt is heated through.

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Notes

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Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
TIPS
  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are a popular choice because they shred easily and soak up the creamy yogurt sauce. If you prefer darker meat or want extra juiciness, opt for boneless chicken thighs.
  • Greek yogurt should always be added at the end of the cooking process. Putting it in too early can cause curdling due to the high heat, which will affect the creamy texture. Stir it in after shredding the chicken and allow it to warm through gently in the slow cooker.
  • Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste, but don’t leave out key ingredients like cumin, coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25lb | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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