Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives
Delight your taste buds with this savory and aromatic Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely dinners. Tender, golden-brown chicken thighs are braised to perfection in a zesty blend of lemon juice, tomato paste, and robust spices like oregano and paprika, all enhanced by the briny, tangy punch of green olives. A base of sautéed garlic and onions deepens the flavor, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a vibrant finishing touch. This effortless slow cooker recipe saves you time without compromising on flavor, and it pairs beautifully with fluffy rice, buttery couscous, or warm crusty bread for an irresistible meal that feels like pure comfort. Perfect for chicken dinner recipes, Mediterranean cuisine lovers, and easy slow cooker meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on or skinless)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large Yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 whole Lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.75 cup Green olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer them to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic and sliced onion for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened. Transfer to the slow cooker over the chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this mixture over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker.
Add the halved green olives to the slow cooker, distributing them evenly around the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Just before serving, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the chicken.
Serve hot with your choice of side, such as rice, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.8 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 6273 mg | 273% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 132.7 g | 265% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2467 mg | 52% | |
*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.
