Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

• servings: 4 servings
• total time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

4 medium-large boneless skinless chicken breasts (OR 4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs)

salt and pepper to taste

3 teaspoons Italian seasoning

juice of 1 medium lemon ((about 2 tablespoons))

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 medium onion (chopped)

1 cup kalamata olives

1 cup roughly chopped roasted red peppers

2 tablespoons capers

fresh thyme, oregano, or basil for garnish (optional)

Directions

Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes on each side til browned. Transfer to greased slow cooker.

Add onions, olives, red peppers, and capers to slow cooker (tuck them around the sides so they aren't covering up the chicken). Whisk together italian seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic and pour over chicken.

Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Garnish with fresh thyme, oregano, or basil and serve.