Flavorful, healthy slow cooker Mediterranean chicken with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for meal prep!
★★★★★
5 from 1 review
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time3 hours 30 mins
Total Time3 hours 45 mins
Servings6
Calories380 kcal
📝 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
1
Place the chicken pieces in the bottom of your slow cooker. Season with 0.5 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp smoked paprika.
2
Layer the chopped red onion, minced garlic, and bell peppers over the chicken.
3
Add the diced tomatoes (with their liquid), Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and chickpeas to the slow cooker.
4
Sprinkle with the remaining 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp dried thyme. Tuck in the bay leaves.
5
Pour in the chicken broth.
6
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
7
About 15-20 minutes before serving, give the mixture a gentle stir. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the fresh spinach and allow it to wilt.
8
Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) as needed.
9
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm over couscous, quinoa, or rice.
💡 Notes
For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs as they tend to stay juicier. If using chicken breasts, be careful not to overcook. This dish is excellent for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. For a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking on high, or mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into the hot liquid during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
