Mediterranean Chicken Recipe Slow Cooker
Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Recipe is one of the easiest slow cooker recipes that you will ever make! It’s a delicious combination of tomato sauce, garlic, herbs and chicken that is cooked in the slow cooker for several hours. The result is tender and flavorful chicken that is perfect for a family meal. It’s a great dish to serve over a bed of rice or pasta, or you can serve it with a side salad for a complete meal. This slow cooker recipe is sure to become one of your favorite go-to dishes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
2. Transfer the mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Add the chicken thighs to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the tomato sauce. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. When the chicken is done, stir in the parsley and basil. Serve over rice or pasta with a side salad.
Equipment
For this Mediterranean chicken recipe slow cooker, you will need a large skillet, a 6-quart slow cooker, and a pair of tongs for serving.
Notes
The tomato sauce for this dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the sauce for up to 3 months. When you are ready to make the dish, just thaw the sauce and proceed with the recipe.
Nutrition
One serving of this Mediterranean chicken recipe slow cooker contains approximately 300 calories, 16 grams of fat, 10 grams of carbohydrates, and 28 grams of protein. It is low in saturated fat and sodium, and is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
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