Slow Cooker Tzatziki Lemon Chicken
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Slow Cooker Tzatziki Lemon Chicken: A Mediterranean Dream
Imagine tender, juicy chicken, infused with the bright tang of lemon and the creamy, cool notes of tzatziki. That's what awaits you with this slow cooker recipe. The flavors meld together seamlessly, creating a dish that's as aromatic as it is delicious.
Use Ideas:
- Greek Bowls: Serve over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, topped with crumbled feta, sliced cucumbers, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Pita Pockets: Stuff shredded chicken into warm pita bread with tzatziki, hummus, and a mix of fresh herbs.
- Salad Topper: Add shredded chicken to a mixed greens salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and a creamy lemon-dill dressing.
- Wraps: Roll up chicken, tzatziki, and veggies in a tortilla for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Slow Cooker Tzatziki Lemon Chicken
20 min
4-8 hours
4-6 Servings
Main Dish
United States
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. OTSS Lemon Twist Salt
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp. fresh minced garlic
- 1 tsp. chicken bouillon
- ¼ cup boiling water
- Fresh parsley, loosely chopped for garnish
For the Cream Sauce:
- 1.5 oz. OTSS Tzatziki Dip Mix
- 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
Directions
Step 1
- Boil ¼ cup of water in a small saucepan; set the slow cooker on low.
Step 2
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, dried oregano, dried parsley, lemon salt, and pepper. Brush or rub over all sides of each chicken breast, and place in the slow cooker.
Step 3
- In another small bowl, dissolve the bouillon in boiling water. Stir in minced garlic and lemon juice. Pour mixture over the chicken, cover, and cook on low for about 4-5 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Step 4
- While the chicken is cooking, blend the Tzatziki Dip mixture into plain Greek yogurt and refrigerate.
Step 5
- Remove the cooked chicken, cover with foil to keep warm, and add the Tzatziki mixture to the juices in the slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low until heated through, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 6
- Place chicken breast in a serving dish and pour cream sauce over the chicken just before serving. Top with fresh parsley and enjoy!
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