Mediterranean chicken in the slow cooker
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Mediterranean chicken in the slow cooker

Chicken with tomato, lemon, olives and herbs that looks after itself in the slow cooker. A light, rounded dish with Mediterranean flavor that works with both short and long cooking.

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495 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings

  • Chicken and vegetables

    • 750 g Chicken thighs or chicken breast
    • 1 stk Onion
    • 1 stk Red bell pepper
    • 3 fed Garlic

  • Tomato and flavor

    • 1 dåse Chopped tomatoes
    • 1 dl Olives, pitted
    • 0.5 stk Lemon (juice and finely grated zest)
    • 1 dl Chicken broth
    • 2 spsk Olive oil

  • Spices

    • 2 tsk Dried oregano
    • 1 tsk Thyme or basil, dried
    • 1 tsk Paprika
    • 1 knsp Salt
    • 1 knsp Black pepper

Equipment for this recipe

  • Denne opskrift er lavet i en klassisk slowcooker. Hvis du vil se en tilsvarende model, kan du finde den hos KitchenOne.dk. Vi anbefaler en model med mindst 5–6 liter, så der er plads til simreretter og større portioner.

    → See slowcooker hos KitchenOne.dk here

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill the slow cooker

    1. Place the chicken pieces whole in the slow cooker.
    2. Scatter onion, bell pepper, garlic and olives over.
    3. Pour in chopped tomatoes and broth.
    4. Add lemon, spices and olive oil.
    10 min
  2. 2

    Cooking – choose the time

    1. Cook on HIGH for about 4 hours for more structure (recommended for breast).
    2. Or cook on LOW for about 8 hours for fully tender chicken (best for thighs).
    0 min
    Low heat
  3. 3

    Shred and season

    1. Lift out the chicken and shred it coarsely with two forks (or slice it if it holds its shape).
    2. Return it to the pot and season with salt and lemon.
    5 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

420kcal

Protein

38g

Fat

18g

Carbs

18g

Serving Size

400g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve the dish hot straight from the slow cooker.

Drink Pairings

  • • Other: Water or a light citrus drink

Side Pairings

  • • Flatbread

Dessert Pairings

  • • Yogurt with honey

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Tips

Serving

  • • Let the dish sit for about 5 minutes before serving.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add extra lemon and feta for a more Greek-style dish.

Health

  • Serve with vegetables or cauliflower rice for a lighter meal.

Method

  • Can also be made with boneless chicken thighs.

Toppings

  • Fresh parsley or crumbled feta when serving.

Author

C

Camilla

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