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Easy slow cooker chicken dish with Greek yogurt marinade served on a plate

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken with Greek Yogurt Marinade

A simple and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy Greek yogurt marinade, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large large chicken breasts or skinless chicken thighs About 2 pounds
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 tsp minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Chopped parsley For garnish

Method

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  • Place the chicken breasts inside the crock pot. Add half of the yogurt mixture over the chicken. Reserve the rest for later in the fridge.
  • Mix well to ensure all sides of the chicken are covered with the marinade.

Cooking

  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the crockpot and strain off the excess liquid.
  • Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and add the remaining yogurt marinade. Mix well.

Serving

  • Sprinkle with parsley for a touch of color and serve it up hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 50gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgSugar: 2g

Notes

For more flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the yogurt mixture. Feel free to add your favorite spices or herbs to the marinade for an extra kick. If you like a crispy finish, you can broil the shredded chicken for a few minutes after cooking.
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