Need an easy dinner recipe that doesn’t have you sweating over a stovetop all evening? I have just the recipe for you! Bust out your crockpot, buy a few ingredients at the grocery store, raid your spice rack and……make some Crockpot Chicken Gyros!
Step One…
Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts inside slow cooker. Mix the following ingredients together in a bowl and pour over chicken breasts:
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (I like a lot of garlic)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper (or basic chicken seasoning of some kind)
(Don’t mind the giant bottle of garlic and lemon juice below. I cook with a lot of garlic and my husband loves lemon juice. We buy in bulk.)
Step Two…
Cook the chicken on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8 hours. (I cooked mine on high for close to 4 hours) It will look something like the photo below when done.
Step Three…
Shred the chicken and serve with sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, lettuce, and Tzatziki in pita bread. I found some awesome new “pita” type bread to use at the store called “Fold It” Flatout Bread. www.flatoutbread.com At only 90 calories each, I’m a new fan.
This is going in my “favorites” recipe box for sure. It was so super easy and was great for leftovers too!
Recipe adapted from Six Sister’s Stuff.
Crockpot Chicken Gyros
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (I like a lot of garlic)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper (or basic chicken seasoning of some kind)
Directions:
Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken breasts inside slow cooker. Mix the rest of the ingredients together in a bowl and pour over chicken breasts. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8 hours. Shred the chicken and serve with sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, lettuce, and Tzatziki in pita bread.
Happy Cooking!
