What should I serve with Crock Pot Mediterranean Chicken?

I love serving it over fluffy rice, couscous, or even pasta. It also pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables. One evening, I tried it with mashed potatoes, and the creamy potatoes soaked up the sauce perfectly.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Absolutely. I portion the chicken and sauce into airtight containers and freeze them. When I reheat, the flavors are still vibrant, and the chicken remains tender. Just add a splash of fresh lemon juice before serving to brighten it back up.

Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?

Yes! It’s one of my go-to meal prep dishes because it keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days. I like making a big batch on Sunday and having easy, flavorful dinners ready all week.

Crock Pot Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Mediterranean Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 sweet onion, sliced thin; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped (or peppadew peppers); 1 cup olives (any kind); 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tbsp capers (optional); 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp rosemary; 1 bay leaf; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 lemon (juice for serving)

Description

Crock Pot Mediterranean Chicken is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs slow-cooked with olives, roasted red peppers, garlic, onions, capers, and aromatic herbs like oregano, thyme, and rosemary, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 sweet onion, sliced thin

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped (or peppadew peppers)

1 cup olives (any kind)

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 tbsp. capers (optional)

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. rosemary

1 bay leaf

Salt and pepper

1 lemon (juice for serving)

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Instructions

Add the olive oil to a saute pan over medium high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add the onions and garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.

Add the chicken, onion, garlic, and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is fork tender. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve with fresh lemon juice.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Mediterranean