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A bowl of healthy chicken crockpot meal with vegetables

Healthy Mediterranean Lemon Herb Crockpot Chicken

This healthy Mediterranean crockpot chicken recipe is packed with flavor from lemon, herbs, and fresh vegetables, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Vegetables
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup fresh spinach added at the end
Broth/Liquid
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Seasonings
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 lemon zest
Flavor Boosters
  • 1 lemon juice added at the end
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Crockpot (slow cooker)
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Two forks

Method
 

Prep
  1. Chop the onion, red bell pepper, and mince the garlic. Halve the cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, then zest and juice the lemon.
Combine
  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker, then layer with chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and olives.
Season
  1. Sprinkle oregano, thyme, pepper, and salt over the ingredients, then add lemon zest and pour in the chicken broth.
Cook
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
Shred and Finish
  1. Remove and shred the chicken, then return it to the crockpot. Stir in fresh spinach and cook an additional 10 minutes until wilted.
Serve
  1. Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley just before serving. Enjoy over quinoa, brown rice, or with a side salad.

Notes

For best results, do not overcrowd the crockpot. You can adjust the amount of spices to your taste. This recipe also works well with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for added moisture and flavor.