Slow Cooker Greek Yogurt Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Greek Yogurt Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 10 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 2 lb Boneless Chicken Thigh; 1 tsp Dried Basil; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 0.5 tsp Dried Thyme; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 whole Lemon; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt; 1 tsp Salt

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Slow Cooker Greek Yogurt Chicken cooks into tender, shreddable thighs coated in a tangy lemon-and-herb yogurt sauce. Oregano, basil, and thyme add Mediterranean warmth while the yogurt keeps everything juicy and saucy—perfect over rice or tucked into pitas. Great for weeknights or meal prep, with extra sauce for drizzling at the table.

Prep10 mins
Cook4 hrs 10 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Place the chicken in a 6-quart slow cooker.
2

Stir together the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper until well combined.
3

Add half of the yogurt mixture to the chicken and toss to coat. Reserve and refrigerate the remaining yogurt mixture for later. Cover and cook on Low until the chicken is tender, 4 to 5 hours.
4

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and roughly chop it. If you like, remove half (or more) of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker for a thicker, less saucy result; otherwise, leave all the cooking liquid for a thinner, very saucy result.
5

Return the chopped chicken to the slow cooker. Add a 1/4 cup of the reserved yogurt mixture and stir to combine. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Cover the slow cooker again and let the chicken warm through, about 10 minutes. Serve the remaining yogurt mixture alongside the chicken, if desired.