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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken
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Servings:
6 (352 g) as an appetizerPrep Time:
15 minutesCook Time:
360 minutes
Ingredients
Whether you pack some of the leftover chicken together with quinoa for a nicely reheatable meal or turn the chicken into a quick wrap or salad topping, this is a simple and versatile dish with a ton of flavor. You'll be glad you tried it.
3-5 lb. whole chicken, skin removed
1 red onion, diced
2 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 c. plain, low-fat Greek yogurt
1 c. quinoa
Juice of 1 lemon
1 T. oregano
1 T. basil
1 cucumber, sliced
Directions
1. Place all ingredients except chicken and cucumber in a slow cooker and stir well.2. Add in chicken (whole or broken into breasts, thighs, legs and wings). Cook on low for 6+ hours. Use a thermometer to make sure the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees F.3. Serve chicken on top of quinoa. Top with cucumber slices.
Nutrition
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | 6 (352 g) |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 616 kcal (31%) |
| Calories from Fat | 322 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 36 g (55%) |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g (51%) |
| Cholesterol | 206 mg (69%) |
| Sodium | 180 mg (7%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 23 g (8%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g (11%) |
| Protein | 48 g (80%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg (12%) |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 80 mg (6%) |
| Iron | 5 mg (26%) |
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