Description
A simple yet delicious recipe for Crockpot Greek Chicken Pitas served with creamy tzatziki, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs or Breasts
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Oregano
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 medium Cucumber, grated
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Pitas, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Place in Crockpot: Transfer the marinated chicken into the slow cooker and pour any remaining marinade over.
- Slow Cook: Cover and set crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until tender.
- Make the Tzatziki: Whisk together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate until serving.
- Assemble the Pitas: Shred cooked chicken using forks, serve in toasted pitas, drizzling with tzatziki and adding desired toppings.
- Enjoy: Gather loved ones and savor the meal!
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time, and the tzatziki improves in flavor if prepared a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg