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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

Easy to make chicken gyros that only take minutes to throw into the slow cooker! They are light and delicious and packed with delicious flavor!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: slow cooker greek chicken, slow cooker greek chicken gyros with tzatziki recipe, Slow cooker green chicken gyros with tzatziki, slow cooker gyros
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 1 4-quart slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup diced onion, about 1 medium onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup water

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 2 cups plain greek yogurt
  • 1 cup finely grated cucumber
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste

For Serving

  • warm pita bread
  • diced red onion
  • shredded romaine lettuce
  • diced cucumber
  • diced tomatoes

Instructions

  • Spray a 4-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and lay 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast on the bottom of it.
  • In a small bowl combine 1 cup diced onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and ⅓ cup water.
  • Pour the onion mixture over the chicken and place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 4-6 hours.

Tzatziki Sauce

  • In a medium bowl combine 2 cups plain greek yogurt, 1 cup finely grated cucumber, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried dill , 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Add salt, and ground black pepper, to taste. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

For Serving

  • Shred the chicken in the crockpot before serving with the tzatziki sauce, warm pita bread, diced red onion, shredded romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, and diced tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 1139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 2mg

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