Name: Crockpot Greek Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 large red onion, sliced thick; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon); 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup chicken broth or water; 6 pieces pita breads, warmed; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 medium tomato, sliced; 1 small cucumber, sliced thin; Lettuce or baby greens (optional)

Description

A simple weeknight meal featuring tender slow-cooked chicken served in warm pitas with fresh toppings and tangy tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

For the Crockpot Chicken

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large red onion, sliced thick
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth or water
6 pieces pita breads, warmed

For the Tzatziki Sauce

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Toppings

1 medium tomato, sliced
1 small cucumber, sliced thin
Lettuce or baby greens (optional)

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Instructions

Preparation

Put the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Add the sliced red onion and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and onions.
Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the slow cooker.

Cooking

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
While the chicken cooks, make the tzatziki: In a bowl combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir and taste. Chill until ready to serve.
When the chicken is done, remove a small amount of the cooking liquid if you like a drier filling. Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker and stir into the juices.

Assembly

Warm pitas in the oven or on a hot skillet.
Spoon shredded chicken into each pita.
Add tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki. Serve.

Notes

For a crowd, double the sauce. Kids prefer fewer toppings, while adults pile theirs high. Bread can be substituted with rice or quinoa for a different meal style.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek