Slow Cooker Spiced Chicken
Delicious and healthy slow cooker spiced chicken, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 390 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread
- Fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.)
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the spice mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 360 minutes or high for 240 minutes until fully cooked and easily shreddable.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Serve the shredded chicken in warm pita bread with fresh veggies.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. You can add vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the slow cooker for a complete meal. Adjust the spices based on your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg