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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Pitas Recipe

These slow cooker Greek chicken pitas are a light + healthy change from more traditional slow cooker dishes perfect any time of year.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot Greek chicken, Greek chicken sandwich, shredded Greek chicken
Servings: 4
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, cut in half and thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 4 pita breads, warmed, for serving (gluten-free, if desired)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, for serving
  • 1 roma tomato, chopped, for serving
  • Crumbled feta cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  • Ideal slow cooker size: Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 1-1/2- to 3-Quart.
  • Coat the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
  • Place the onions and garlic in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer them to the slow cooker.
  • Coat the chicken thighs with the lemon pepper, oregano, allspice and salt and add to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Stir the yogurt into the onion mixture in the slow cooker. Shred the chicken with 2 forks. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir back into the slow cooker.
  • To serve, with a slotted spoon, spoon the chicken mixture into the warm pitas. Top with cucumber, tomato and feta cheese if using.

Notes

Serving size: 1 Greek chicken stuffed pita
WW Points: 4
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7 SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
8 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition

Serving: 1Greek chicken pita | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg