Irresistible Crockpot Mediterranean Chicken Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner
A simple and flavorful slow cooker Mediterranean chicken recipe using just five main ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (boneless optional)
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (or dry-packed rehydrated)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken thighs with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Add minced garlic and olive oil to the chicken and mix well.
- Chop sun-dried tomatoes and halve Kalamata olives; add to the bowl and gently mix to distribute evenly.
- Arrange chicken thighs skin side up in a single layer inside the crockpot.
- Pour the tomato, olive, and garlic mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley or basil.
- Serve warm with couscous, rice, or a green salad, spooning plenty of sauce over the top.
- Optional: For crispy skin, broil cooked thighs in the oven for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully.
Notes
Use bone-in thighs for juiciness; fresh garlic is essential for flavor. If you want crispy skin, broil after slow cooking. Do not cook frozen chicken in crockpot to avoid toughness. Optional lemon juice and fresh herbs brighten the dish. Can be adapted for keto or dairy-free diets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 28
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