SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

By Golfwidow7

Tender and flavorful slow cooker mediterranean chicken with olives, onions, and roasted red peppers makes a hearty and tasty meal all made in one dish.

Ingredients

• 4 medium-large boneless skinless chicken breasts OR 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• juice of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup kalamata olives
• 1 cup roughly chopped roasted red peppers
• 2 tablespoons capers
• fresh thyme or basil for garnish (optional)
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Preparation

Step 1

Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes on each side til browned. Transfer to greased slow cooker.
Add onions, olives, red peppers, and capers to slow cooker (tuck them around the sides so they aren't covering up the chicken). Whisk together italian seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic and pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Garnish with fresh thyme or oregano and serve.