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A gyro wrapped in foil with slow cooker chicken gyros, slices of red onion, orange bell pepper, and a drizzle of creamy white sauce. It's presented on a bed of fresh green lettuce.
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5 from 7 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

Crock pot chicken gyros recipe has a delicious tzatziki sauce and tons of tender chicken. This is an easy meal packed with flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $14.05, $2.34 per Serving

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 red onion sliced (divided)
  • 2 large carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 lemon freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 1 Tablespoon dried dill (or 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill)
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic

For Serving:

  • 6 pita bread

Instructions

For the Chicken:

  • Place 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs in the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.
  • Add ½ of the sliced red onion, 2 large sliced carrots, juice from 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1 cup chicken broth.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with two forks.
  • Shred the chicken directly in the crock pot and stir it into the cooking juices and vegetables.

For the Tzatziki:

  • Peel and deseed 1 cucumber, then grate it with a box grater. If it seems very watery, gently squeeze out the excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, the grated cucumber, the remaining ½ of the sliced red onion (finely diced if desired), 1 tablespoon dried dill (or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill), ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon minced garlic.
  • Stir until well combined.

For Serving:

  • Warm 6 pita breads if desired.
  • Divide the shredded chicken evenly among the pita breads and top each with the tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3518IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 3mg
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