Greek Garlic Chicken

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3-1/2 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 24, 2022

Lively flavors of the Greek Isles come through in this mouthwatering chicken entree. I created this dish so my husband and I could have a nice dinner after a busy day out and about. —Margee Berry, Trout Lake, Washington

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Greek Garlic Chicken

Yield:6 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:3 hours 30 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1-3/4 cups uncooked couscous
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Directions

  1. In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  2. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in 3/4 cup broth, olives, tomatoes, tapioca, lemon zest and oregano. Add chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-1/2-4 hours or until chicken is tender. If desired, cut chicken into pieces.
  3. In a large saucepan, bring remaining oil and broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Serve with chicken; sprinkle with feta cheese.
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