MEDITERRANEAN SLOW COOKER CHICKEN

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This recipe came from the Hamilton Slow Cooker website and is a family favorite. It takes me 30 mins. to put it together in the slow cooker, either the night before or early in the morning. I serve it with a crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juice and a simple green salad. It's perfect to come home to after a work day &/or for a busy day. It not only tastes good but makes the whole house smell so good too.

Provided by gypsygal

Categories     Greek

Time 4h30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 chicken thighs (Skinless is OK)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (I use sea salt)
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered (a 6.5 oz can works in a pinch)
2 small zucchini, squuash Cut into 1 inch pieces or 1 medium zucchini, Cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed (Cannellini Beans work too.)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup pitted kalamata olive
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped (I use dried tomatoes without the oil)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown chichen on both sides. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place onion, zucchini, and mushrooms in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place chicken on top of the vegetables. Spread chickpeas over the chicken.
  • Combine tomatoes, olives, sundried tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice and oregano in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle capers over the top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6-8 until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.6, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 157.9, Sodium 1907.9, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 13, Sugar 8.7, Protein 45.1

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