Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros
These slow cooker Greek gyros are loaded with flavor. Made with juicy chicken, delicious toppings and served in a soft and fluffy pita bread.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Chicken Gyros, Greek Chicken, slow cooker chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings
4
-6 servings
Calories 312 kcal
Author The Seasoned Mom
Ingredients
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2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 red onion sliced (plus additional for serving, if desired)
4 large carrots peeled and chopped into chunks
1 lemon halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Olive oil about 1 tablespoon, salt, and pepper
For serving: pita bread or rice or salad; Tzatziki sauce; feta cheese; sliced red onion; sliced olives; sliced tomatoes; lettuce; sliced cucumber
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Instructions
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1. Place chicken in a large Ziploc bag. Drizzle with olive oil. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Add oregano, basil, thyme, and garlic to the bag.
Seal the bag, toss to coat the chicken. You can let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for a couple of hours (or overnight), or you can just use
it right away.
2. Place onion, carrots, and lemon halves in the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with chicken and herbs from the bag.
3. Cover and cook on low for about 4-6 hours, or on high for about 2-3 hours. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Chop chicken or shred with
a fork before serving.
4. Pile the chicken on top of pita bread, rice, or salad. Garnish with Tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, olives, and fresh veggies.
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Recipe Notes
Tips and Variations - Greek Chicken Gyros
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• Don't skip the Tzatziki it's extra delicious!
• Stuff the chicken gyros with red onion slices, tomatoes, cucumber and feta cheese
• Make the slow cooker chicken in advance then warm up when you're ready to serve
• The chicken can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days or freezer for a few months
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Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Potassium 1153mg 33%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 49g 98%
Vitamin A 208.2%
Vitamin C 31.2%
Calcium 9.2%
Iron 13.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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These slow cooker Greek gyros are loaded with flavor. Made with juicy chicken, delicious toppings and served in a soft and fluffy pita bread.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Chicken Gyros, Greek Chicken, slow cooker chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings
4
-6 servings
Calories 312 kcal
Author The Seasoned Mom
Ingredients
list of 10 items
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 red onion sliced (plus additional for serving, if desired)
4 large carrots peeled and chopped into chunks
1 lemon halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Olive oil about 1 tablespoon, salt, and pepper
For serving: pita bread or rice or salad; Tzatziki sauce; feta cheese; sliced red onion; sliced olives; sliced tomatoes; lettuce; sliced cucumber
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Instructions
list of 4 items
1. Place chicken in a large Ziploc bag. Drizzle with olive oil. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Add oregano, basil, thyme, and garlic to the bag.
Seal the bag, toss to coat the chicken. You can let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for a couple of hours (or overnight), or you can just use
it right away.
2. Place onion, carrots, and lemon halves in the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with chicken and herbs from the bag.
3. Cover and cook on low for about 4-6 hours, or on high for about 2-3 hours. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Chop chicken or shred with
a fork before serving.
4. Pile the chicken on top of pita bread, rice, or salad. Garnish with Tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, olives, and fresh veggies.
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Recipe Notes
Tips and Variations - Greek Chicken Gyros
list of 4 items
• Don't skip the Tzatziki it's extra delicious!
• Stuff the chicken gyros with red onion slices, tomatoes, cucumber and feta cheese
• Make the slow cooker chicken in advance then warm up when you're ready to serve
• The chicken can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days or freezer for a few months
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Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Potassium 1153mg 33%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 49g 98%
Vitamin A 208.2%
Vitamin C 31.2%
Calcium 9.2%
Iron 13.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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