Description
I’ve always loved Mediterranean flavors—briny olives, ripe tomatoes, garlic, herbs—it’s the kind of food that feels both rustic and luxurious at the same time. This Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken brings all of those flavors together in one dish that’s simple, satisfying, and incredibly aromatic.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Cooked couscous or quinoa, for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Season the Chicken
Place the chicken breasts in the base of your slow cooker.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
Step 2: Add the Aromatics and Toppings
Layer the minced garlic, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and diced tomatoes (with their juices) over the top of the chicken.
Try to distribute the ingredients evenly so the chicken gets coated in flavor.
Step 3: Cook Low and Slow
Cover the slow cooker and set to low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
You’ll know it’s done when the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Step 4: Serve and Garnish
Use a spoon or tongs to serve the chicken with a generous scoop of the tomato-olive mixture.
Serve over a bed of couscous or quinoa and top with freshly chopped parsley.
Enjoy hot, and savor every forkful.
