Slow-Cooker Greek Chicken Thighs

Couscous and Lemon Zucchini
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (see Note)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes per side or until browned.
  2. Transfer to a 2- to 3-quart slow cooker. Add olives, broth, 2 Tbsp oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours. Serve chicken over couscous.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (10-oz) pkg whole wheat couscous
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • ½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook couscous according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, sauté garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 1 minute. Add zucchini, and cook 2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
240
212
452
Fat (g) 16 3 19
Sat. Fat (g) 3 0 3
Protein (g) 21 8 29
Carb (g) 1 38 39
Fiber (g) 0 7 7
Sodium (mg) 642 208 850

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