This Mediterranean Crockpot Chicken & Gravy is a tender, savory, and comforting meal. We prepare this chicken with olive oil, mushrooms, onion, garlic, chicken broth, lemon, oregano, thyme, chicken breasts, paprika, and Greek yogurt. This chicken has approximately 385 calories and 8 g of net carbs. We make this chicken in about 15 minutes of preparation. This Mediterranean Crockpot Chicken & Gravy is ideal for family dinners, busy weeknights, meal preparation, cozy evenings, and Mediterranean-inspired meals. It can be frozen for nearly three months or kept in the fridge for four days. You can serve this chicken with Greek Salad, Roasted Vegetables, Cauliflower Rice, Cucumber Tomato Salad, or Garlic Broccoli.
STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- No. of Calories: 385 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
- Cook time: 6 hours on LOW
- Portion size: 1 chicken breast + ½ cup gravy
- Cooking mode: Crockpot, Slow Cooker
- Total servings: 6
- Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Overall Duration: 6 hours 15 minutes
TOOLS:
- Crockpot
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Bowl
- Whisk
INGREDIENTS:
CHICKEN:
- 2 lb. chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
GRAVY:
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cold water
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
GARNISH:
- Two tbsp. parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil provides healthy fats and a classic Mediterranean flavor.
CHICKEN BREASTS:
- We use chicken breasts to provide a lean, protein-rich base for this crockpot meal.
MUSHROOMS:
- Mushrooms provide a savory flavor and make the gravy more satisfying.
GARLIC:
- Garlic provides a strong savory Mediterranean flavor to the chicken and gravy. Fresh minced garlic is preferred, but garlic powder can also be used.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Chicken broth creates the flavorful liquid base for the gravy. Low-sodium vegetable broth can also be used.
OREGANO & THYME:
- These herbs provide the chicken with a fragrant Mediterranean flavor. Italian seasoning can be used instead.
LEMON:
- Lemon juice and zest add freshness and balance the richness of the gravy.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt makes the gravy creamy while adding a light tangy flavor. You can also use plain unsweetened yogurt, labneh, or strained yogurt.
CORNSTARCH:
- Cornstarch helps thicken the gravy and creates a smooth consistency.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Garnish the chicken with onion powder, oregano, pepper, thyme, salt, and paprika.
- Gently cook the chicken with olive oil in a pan for only three minutes.
- Put the garlic, sliced onion, and mushrooms into the crockpot.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken on the veggies.
- Spread in the lemon zest, chicken broth, and lemon juice.
- Close and cook on LOW for almost six hours.
- Bring out the cooked chicken from the crockpot.
- Stir the cold water and cornstarch till smooth.
- Whisk the mixture into the crockpot juices and cook on HIGH for almost fifteen minutes.
- Mix the Greek yogurt into the thickened gravy.
- Put the chicken back in the crockpot & coat it with the gravy.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley and serve hot.
TIPS:
- Avoid cooking the chicken for an extra time, as it will be dry.
- Slowly cooking the chicken first delivers an extra flavor.
- We utilize thick Greek yogurt to get a creamy gravy.
- Include capers or Kalamata olives for an extra Mediterranean flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MEDITERRANEAN SIDES:
- Greek Salad
- Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
- Cauliflower Rice
- Garlic Broccoli
- Quinoa
FRESH SIDES:
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Hummus
- Tzatziki
- Kalamata Olives
- Tabbouleh
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the chicken and gravy in a closed box and refrigerate it for 3 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Store the chicken and gravy for almost 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
Could we utilize chicken thighs?
- Yes, you may use chicken thighs, as they will deliver an extra tender and juicier result.
May we skip searing the chicken?
- Yes, you can put the seasoned chicken directly into the crockpot. Searing is optional, although it delivers extra flavor.
Could we include extra veggies?
- Yes, you can use extra mushrooms, spinach, artichokes, zucchini, or bell peppers.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proteins: 48 g
Caloric Content: 385 kcal
Net carbs: 8 g
Sodium: 560 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 4 g
Fats: 17 g
Portion Size: 1 chicken breast + ½ cup gravy
Total carbs: 10 g