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    Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

    February 8, 2020 by Danelle 15 Comments

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    SLOW COOKER CHICKEN GYROS — Chicken is slow cooked with Greek seasonings, then piled onto flatbread with tomatoes, peppers, feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.


    Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

    These Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros are one of our family’s favorite Greek style meals. We order similar gyros so often at our favorite Greek restaurant, I figured it was time to start making them at home! 

    The chicken comes out so tender and juicy in the slow cooker.  And honestly, it couldn’t be any easier!

    Because I have some picky eaters, I like to serve the chicken and toppings separately so everyone can build their own gyro to suit their tastes.  So feel free to add or omit toppings to your liking.

    If you like things spicy, try adding hot sauce and jalapenos to your gyro! Chopped red onions are also a fabulous addition. And so are sliced or diced cucumbers.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

    If you have Greek seasoning handy, you can use that in place of the listed spices in the recipe. It makes the process even quicker and easier.

    But whatever you do, don’t skip the tzatziki sauce! It’s what really makes these gyros special, and gives them that touch of Greek flare. Plus, it’s really delicious (and good with pita chips too).  

    I usually serve this savory chicken filling on Stonefire Mini Naan, but if I’m feeling really ambitious, I’ll make my own naan bread from scratch. Any kind of flatbread or pita bread will work though.

    I love serving these Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros to my family. They’re easy, healthy, and everyone loves them!


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    Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros


    Here’s what you’ll need to make Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros


    • Chicken
    • Produce: garlic, onions, red peppers, tomatoes
    • Spices: oregano, lemon pepper, allspice, salt
    • Greek yogurt
    • Feta cheese
    • Flatbread
    • Tzatziki sauce
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    Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

    Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

    Yield: 4-6 servings
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

    Chicken is slow cooked with Greek seasonings, then piled onto flatbread with tomatoes, peppers, feta cheese and tzatziki sauce.

    Ingredients

    • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
    • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 tomato, sliced
    • 1 medium red pepper, sliced
    • Feta cheese
    • Pita bread or flatbread
    • 1 cup tzatziki sauce

    Instructions

    1. In a slow cooker, combine chicken, onion, garlic, oregano, lemon-pepper, allspice and salt.
    2. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
    3. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred.
    4. Stir 1/2 cup yogurt into onions and juices in slow cooker.
    5. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir to combine with yogurt sauce.
    6. Use a slotted spoon to stuff warmed pitas or flatbread with chicken mixture.
    7. Top with tomato, red pepper, feta and tzatziki sauce.

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    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 277Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 627mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 31g

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    Cuisine: Greek

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    Comments

    1. Kirby

      August 16, 2010 at 7:57 pm

      Came across your recipes and can’t wait to make alot of them, they all sound really tasty and this one is right up there on top of my list now!

      Reply
    2. kathy

      August 16, 2010 at 8:06 pm

      I love Gyros or greek food… Yummy. I think this may replace your chickpeas sometime (nahh)

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      Reply
    3. danasfoodforthought

      August 16, 2010 at 8:38 pm

      Greek food is my absolute favorite, and this sounds delicious!

      Reply
    4. Susi

      August 17, 2010 at 2:48 am

      I love Greek food! We eat Gyros quite often but I can’t say I’ve ever made it with chicken. This sounds great, I will have to make note of it!

      Reply
    5. Christy

      August 17, 2010 at 4:58 am

      this looks so delicious! you should link it up to my tuesday night supper club..we would love to have you!

      Reply
    6. Evan B

      August 17, 2010 at 3:37 pm

      I was thinking about gyros the other night and was bummed because we don’t have any Greek restaurants near by! Now I don’t have to look for a place anymore I can just make em myself!

      Reply
    7. mydanishkitchen.com

      August 18, 2010 at 10:45 am

      I love a tasty Gyro and this looks delicious. Glad you included the recipe for the sauce.

      Reply
    8. Jenn Erickson

      August 18, 2010 at 2:00 pm

      Mmmmm…absolutely delicious! We just had some friends over the other night for our gyro twist on the ol’ taco bar. I make a grilled chicken that is marinated in a yogurt lime sauce and beef marinated in indian spices and serve it up with flat breads, tzasiki, etc… Your chicken sounds wonderful. I’m going to have to give it a try next time! So glad I hopped on by from Tuesday Night Supper Club and became your newest follower! Best, Jenn/Rook No. 17

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    9. Pam

      August 18, 2010 at 6:25 pm

      Love gyros and yours look great! This is a must try!

      Reply
    10. Tv Food and Drink

      August 20, 2010 at 4:21 am

      You can put a lid on the jar because I AM IN!!! These look awesome. I will make them and come back here with lots of praise and good lovin’! Thanks – Gary

      Reply
    11. Mary

      May 05, 2015 at 10:57 am

      I was wondering how this would be if i froze it after cooking in slow cooker. Would you add everything and then freeze once done or would you wait to add the yogurt until you defrost it and are re heating it?

      Reply
      • Danelle

        May 05, 2015 at 11:56 am

        I think I would wait to add the yogurt Mary. Otherwise I think it would freeze just fine.

        Reply
    12. Debi H

      February 08, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      What happened to your weekly menu plans?

      Reply
      • Danelle

        February 08, 2020 at 6:29 pm

        I’ve started to do some outside work for magazines, so I won’t be able to keep up with them at the moment. All of the old ones are still available here: https://letsdishrecipes.com/category/meal-plan/

        Reply
        • Debi Hartl

          February 09, 2020 at 6:24 am

          I am glad for your new opportunity! However, I really enjoyed your menu plans and look forward to when you continue posting them.

          Reply

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