Easy Slow Cooker Chicken With Greek Yogurt Marinade

A bowl of slow cooker chicken with Greek yogurt with lemon slices and herbs, accompanied by pickles on the side.

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken With Greek Yogurt Marinade

This easy slow cooker chicken with Greek yogurt marinade is the perfect is the perfect meal for busy weeknights. The yogurt marinade infuses the dish with flavors that are rich but not overpowering. Plus the chicken shreds work as a base for sandwiches and grain bowls too.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: crockpot chicken with Greek yogurt, slow cooker chicken with Greek yogurt marinade

Servings:

Calories: 83kcal

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts or skinless chicken thighs about 2 pounds
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
4 tsp minced garlic cloves
2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and salt.
1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 4 tsp minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt
Mix until well combined.
Place the chicken breasts inside the crock pot. Add half of the yogurt mixture over the chicken. Reserve the rest for later in the fridge.
2 large chicken breasts or skinless chicken thighs
Mix well to ensure all sides of the chicken are covered with the marinade.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the crockpot and strain off the excess liquid.
Shred the cooked chicken breasts using two forks and add the remaining yogurt marinade.
Mix well.
Sprinkle with parsley for a touch of color and serve it up hot. Enjoy!
chopped parsley

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