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  • Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken
    • prep: 5 minutes
    • cook: 240 minutes
    • servings: 4
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    Summary

    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)

    Instructions

    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.