Description
Savory Mediterranean Chicken Stew with Olives and Tomatoes is a delightful slow cooker recipe that’s packed with vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients. Perfect for a comforting and healthy meal, this dish is easy to prepare and ideal for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, olives, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, couscous, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken, Mediterranean Chicken Stew, Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe