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    Published on May 19, 2016. Modified on Nov 13, 2024 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 14 Comments

    Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

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    Slow cooker mediterranean chicken with chicken breast, courgettes/zucchini, red and yellow peppers and red onion is a delicious and simple dish, and healthy too.

    White serving dish of chicken with roasted veg, bowl of salad behind.
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    • Summer slow cooker
    • Mediterranean flavours
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Recipe variations
    • Serve with
    • Healthy option
    • More to try
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    Summer slow cooker

    You really don’t need to give up your slow cooker come the summer.

    If you are busy (aren’t we all) and often out of the house, keep your slow cooker on hand even in the warmer months.

    OK, I admit it can’t make a salad but you can still use it for a healthy and light dish full of vegetables and summer flavours, no stew or casserole in sight!

    Here I am sharing my recipe for slow cooker chicken with Mediterranean roasted vegetables, a colourful and tasty dish.

    This type of chicken and roasted vegetable traybake you might be accustomed to making in the oven works well in a slow cooker too.

    If you are short on time and need food on the table as soon as you get home, move your food prep to earlier in the day and switch to the slow cooker instead.

    In my busy household this works really well for me and means my kids don’t have to wait too long for dinner when we finally get home after school, clubs and activities.

    Slow Cooker Chicken with Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

    Mediterranean flavours

    Tasty summer vegetables roasted on top of chicken breasts with simple seasoning and added fresh basil and dried oregano lend this dish a Mediterreanean feel. 

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you will need for this healthy slow cooker chicken dish. Get the exact measurements in the recipe card further down the page.

    • courgettes (zucchini) 
    • red onions 
    • yellow (bell) pepper 
    • red (bell) pepper 
    • chicken breasts
    • dried oregano
    • salt and pepper
    • basil leaves

    Instructions

    1. Place the sliced red onions in the base of the slow cooker pot, and the chicken breasts on top.
    2. Layer the sliced peppers and courgettes in with the chicken in the pot.
    3. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle the dried oregano over the top.
    4. Add some basil leaves into the pot too.
    5. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3 hours. Try not to leave it any longer or your chicken may dry out.
    6. As the chicken cooks juices will be produced in the base of the pot, it will not be cooking dry.
    7. Transfer to a serving dish (leaving the juices behind), garnish with more fresh basil and serve. Delicious with pasta and salad for a light meal.

    Recipe variations

    If you like you could also throw in some olives and perhaps some cubes of fried chorizo to give this dish another dimension.

    Perhaps add some chilli flakes for a spicy kick.

    Vary the herbs to add a different touch of flavour.

    Serve with

    Served with crusty bread, pasta, couscous or rice, and extra salad/vegetables, all your food groups are covered.

    If you are eating low carb this is great served with extra veg or cauliflower rice too. 

    Healthy option

    Once the dish is cooked your vegetables will be soft and cooked in the style of roasted vegetables, without any oil being required.

    This makes this recipe perfect for Weight Watchers SmartPoints (and Slimming World friendly too I believe).

    Using fresh herbs and/or spices is a great way to accentuate the flavours of this colourful dish.

    Slow Cooker Chicken with Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

    More to try

    If you like my Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Vegetables, for more summery and healthy slow cooker ideas, you might like:

    • Slow cooker lemon and herb chicken with asparagus
    • Slow cooker aubergine, pepper and mozzarella bake
    • Slow cooker halloumi and sweet potato bake
    • Slow cooker summer vegetable cheesy cornbread 
    • Slow cooker chicken ratatouille
    • Slow cooker chicken tagine
    • all my slow cooker mains to look through
    Slow Cooker Chicken with Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

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    Slow Cooker Chicken with Roasted Veggies

    Recipe

    White serving dish of chicken with roasted veg, bowl of salad behind.

    Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

    A healthy slow cooker dish similar to a sheet pan dinner, full of summery flavours with chicken breasts with roasted vegetables
    4.89 from 18 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Slow Cooker
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours hours
    Total Time: 6 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 314kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 2 red onions sliced
    • 2 courgettes (zucchini) sliced
    • 1 yellow (bell) pepper sliced
    • 1 red (bell) pepper sliced
    • 4 chicken breasts
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 handful Freshly picked basil leaves
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    UK Measurements – US Measurements

    Equipment

    large oval slow cooker
    large oval slow cooker

    Instructions 

    • Place the sliced red onions in the base of the slow cooker pot, and the chicken breasts on top.
      2 red onions, 4 chicken breasts
    • Layer the sliced peppers and courgettes in with the chicken in the pot.
      1 yellow (bell) pepper, 1 red (bell) pepper, 2 courgettes (zucchini)
    • Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle the dried oregano over the top.
      Salt and pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano
    • Add some basil leaves into the pot too.
      1 handful Freshly picked basil leaves
    • Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3 hours. Try not to leave it any longer or your chicken may dry out.
    • As the chicken cooks juices will be produced in the base of the pot, it will not be cooking dry.
    • Transfer to a serving dish (leaving the juices behind), garnish with more fresh basil and serve. Delicious with pasta and salad for a light meal.

    Notes

    Note: I made this in a large 5.7 litre slow cooker.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a star rating and comment below to let me know how you got on!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Foodie Quine (@foodiequine) says

      May 23, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      I really need to get more adventurous with my slow cooker in the summer months. I am seriously tempted by your sweet potato and halloumi bake.

      Reply
    2. Jenny Davies says

      May 21, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      What a great meal for summer with a lovely salad alongside.

      Reply
    3. hijackedbytwins says

      May 21, 2016 at 7:12 am

      I love all of the Mediterranean vegetables and a good slow cooked meal is a winner in my mind! This is a perfect summers meal x

      Reply
    4. Mandy Mazliah says

      May 20, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      What a lovely summery meal, I love all those Mediterranean veggies you’ve used x

      Reply
    5. Emma says

      May 20, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      That sounds very tasty. I love using my slow cooker but it does tend to go away over summer so this is a good idea.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        May 20, 2016 at 8:03 pm

        Thanks Emma, I find the slow cooker so handy when busy with the kids

        Reply
    6. Jessica Cantoni says

      May 20, 2016 at 6:47 pm

      Oh my, I may have to get my slow cooker back out now! I love med veg!! X

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        May 20, 2016 at 8:02 pm

        Thanks Jessica, we love roasted veg here too!

        Reply
    7. Sarah Trivuncic, Maison Cupcake says

      May 20, 2016 at 8:30 am

      That looks fab! So summery! You’re really stating the case for using slow cookers not just in winter 🙂

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        May 20, 2016 at 8:01 pm

        Thanks Sarah, I find them so useful when busy at work and things!

        Reply
    8. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

      May 20, 2016 at 7:48 am

      I could see myself now, eating this alfresco with a lovely glass of wine. It really looks yummy!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        May 20, 2016 at 8:01 pm

        Oh yes that is a perfect idea!

        Reply
    9. Corina says

      May 19, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      It looks lovely and summery! I certainly wouldn’t have thought it was made in the slow cooker – I have neglected mine a bit over the past couple of months so really need to get it out again soon.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        May 19, 2016 at 8:47 pm

        Thanks Corina! I was really pleased it worked so well as will be very useful on busy summer days

        Reply
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