Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe
Grilled Chicken Margherita is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender, juicy chicken topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, flavorful pesto, and fresh tomatoes and basil. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts – pounded to less than 1 inch thickness
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning – (OR 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano + 1/4 teaspoon dried basil + 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
Toppings:
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup basil pesto – Easy 5 Minute Pesto Recipe
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes – halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup packed basil leaves – very thinly sliced
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: In a large bowl, combine chicken, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Toss to combine.
- Grill Chicken: Grill chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through. Top each piece with mozzarella cheese and cook for another minute until melted.
- Assemble: Toss tomatoes, lemon juice, and basil together. Top each chicken breast with pesto, tomatoes, basil, and cracked black pepper.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Find it online: https://queenrecipe.com/slow-cooker-greek-chicken-recipe/
