Description
A flavorful and effortless Crock Pot Mediterranean Chicken recipe featuring tender boneless skinless chicken thighs slow-cooked with roasted red peppers, green olives, artichokes, and Mediterranean spices. Served over fresh spinach and topped with feta cheese, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors with minimal prep.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2.5–3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup green olives with pimentos
- 14 oz marinated or canned artichokes
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
To Serve
- Fresh spinach, about one big handful per person
- Feta cheese, a couple tablespoons per person
Instructions
- Prepare the crock pot: Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of the crock pot in an even layer.
- Add Mediterranean ingredients: Layer the roasted red peppers, green olives with pimentos, marinated or canned artichokes on top of the chicken. Pour lemon juice and olive oil over ingredients, then sprinkle dried minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper evenly across the top. Stir gently to combine the ingredients without disturbing the chicken placement too much.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken thighs are fully cooked and tender.
- Prepare to serve: Place about one big handful of fresh spinach in each serving bowl. Add 1 to 2 chicken thighs per serving (use 2 for adults and 1 for kids) along with some of the artichokes and olives from the crock pot.
- Finish and serve: Spoon a few scoops of the flavorful cooking liquid over the spinach and chicken to wilt the greens slightly. Top with a couple of tablespoons of feta cheese to each bowl and serve warm.
Notes
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for the best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer less salt, reduce or omit the added salt as olives and marinated artichokes contribute saltiness.
- You can substitute fresh garlic minced instead of dried minced garlic using about 1 tablespoon.
- Adjust the cooking time depending on your crock pot model and heat settings; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serving sizes can be adjusted depending on appetite and whether you serve the dish with additional sides like rice or bread.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and taste even better once the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
