Slow Cooker Chicken Marbella
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Slow Cooker Chicken Marbella, a modern twist on the classic Mediterranean-inspired dish. Tender, bone-in chicken thighs are bathed in a rich, tangy-sweet marinade featuring pitted prunes, green olives, and capers, enhanced by the bold flavors of garlic, oregano, and bay leaves. A splash of dry white wine and red wine vinegar adds depth, while a touch of brown sugar balances the savory notes. This incredibly easy slow cooker recipe allows the chicken to absorb the complex flavors over hours, resulting in a dish that's irresistibly juicy and aromatic. Perfect for effortless entertaining or a cozy family meal, it pairs beautifully with rice, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up the vibrant sauce. Complete with chopped parsley for a fresh finish, this one-pot wonder offers gourmet results with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup Pitted prunes
- 0.5 cup Green olives (pitted)
- 0.25 cup Capers (with a bit of brine)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine prunes, olives, capers (with brine), minced garlic, white wine, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, dried oregano, bay leaves, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Place the chicken thighs into the slow cooker and pour the marinade evenly over them, making sure the chicken is coated and surrounded by the marinade.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Remove the bay leaves from the sauce in the slow cooker.
Spoon the sauce with prunes, olives, and capers over the chicken. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve with sides like rice, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.4 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.5 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 972 mg | 324% | |
| Sodium | 5464 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.8 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.8 g | ||
| Protein | 226.5 g | 453% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 523 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 4729 mg | 101% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
