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Crockpot Greek Chicken Bowls

A healthy, refreshing, surprisingly affordable bowl perfect for summer.

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Jun 11, 2026
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Let’s be honest. Most Crockpot recipes tend to lean on heavy, comfort food. Slow cooking with cream, cheese, cream cheese, etc.

But they don’t have to be. When I think healthy, refreshing summer meals, Greek and Mediterranean food always comes to mind. Fresh flavors, delightful herbs and a lemony finish for brightness.

This recipe checks all those boxes. It also makes A LOT of food. Perfect for a couple nights' worth of dinners or a fantastic option for meal prep.

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Estimated Time: 3-7 hours (25 minutes of labor)

Makes: 8+ Total servings (2 dinners for 4 or a great meal prep option)

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (chicken breast works as well but thighs are way cheaper)

  • 1 large red onion, diced

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • Juice of 2 lemons

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp kosher salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice

  • 4 cups chicken broth

Toppings:

  • 1 cucumber, diced

  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced

  • Crumbled feta

Tzatziki sauce:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

    • Grate your cucumber directly into a paper towel or cloth and wring it out well to get the liquid out of it.

  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill)

  • ¼ tsp salt

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