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Crockpot Greek Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki

Tender, flavorful chicken served in warm pitas with homemade tzatziki, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs Use thighs for best flavor and tenderness.
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium cucumber, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice For tzatziki
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Pita bread
  • to taste Sliced tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In the crockpot, combine chicken thighs, chicken broth, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Making Tzatziki
  1. While the chicken cooks, make the tzatziki. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, and lemon juice. Stir well and set aside.
Shredding Chicken and Serving
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks.
  2. Warm the pita bread.
  3. Fill each pita with shredded chicken and top with tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve the pitas warm. They can be paired with a side of Greek salad or fries. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; consumable within 3-4 days. Chicken can be frozen for longer storage.

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