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 or thighs (Thighs are more forgiving if overcooked.); 2 tablespoons olive oil (For richness.); 1 large lemon (zest and juice) (For bright Greek flavor.); 3 cloves garlic (minced) (Fresh is best.); 2 teaspoons oregano (Classic herb for seasoning.); 1 teaspoon salt (To taste.); 1 teaspoon pepper (To taste.); 0.5 cup chicken broth (optional) (Adds moisture for shredding.); 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (The base for tzatziki.); 1 medium cucumber (grated) (Squeeze out excess water.); 2 cloves garlic (minced) (Adjust to taste.); 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley (chopped) (Dill is traditional.); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (For extra flavor.); 1 pinch salt (To taste.); 4 pieces pita bread (Warmed for serving.); 1 cup sliced tomatoes (Fresh topping.); 0.5 medium red onion (sliced) (Optionally for toppings.); 2 cups romaine lettuce (shredded) (Adds crunch.); 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled) (For topping.); 0.5 cup kalamata olives (For topping.)

Description

A hands-off, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring tender slow-cooked chicken served in warm pita with fresh toppings and homemade tzatziki.

Ingredients

For the Greek Chicken

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (Thighs are more forgiving if overcooked.)
2 tablespoons olive oil (For richness.)
1 large lemon (zest and juice) (For bright Greek flavor.)
3 cloves garlic (minced) (Fresh is best.)
2 teaspoons oregano (Classic herb for seasoning.)
1 teaspoon salt (To taste.)
1 teaspoon pepper (To taste.)
0.5 cup chicken broth (optional) (Adds moisture for shredding.)

For the Tzatziki Sauce

1 cup plain Greek yogurt (The base for tzatziki.)
1 medium cucumber (grated) (Squeeze out excess water.)
2 cloves garlic (minced) (Adjust to taste.)
1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley (chopped) (Dill is traditional.)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (For extra flavor.)
1 pinch salt (To taste.)

For Serving

4 pieces pita bread (Warmed for serving.)
1 cup sliced tomatoes (Fresh topping.)
0.5 medium red onion (sliced) (Optionally for toppings.)
2 cups romaine lettuce (shredded) (Adds crunch.)
0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled) (For topping.)
0.5 cup kalamata olives (For topping.)

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Instructions

Preparation

Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano, and minced garlic.
Pour in olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and optionally, chicken broth.

Cooking

Cook on low for 6 hours (or until the chicken is tender).
Shred the chicken in the slow cooker and let it sit in the juices for about 10 minutes before serving.

Serving

Warm your pitas, pile in the shredded chicken, and add tzatziki plus your favorite toppings.

Notes

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container with a bit of cooking liquid. Tzatziki tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours. Use dairy-free yogurt if needed, or make a tahini sauce for a dairy-free option.

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