Crockpot Greek Chicken Gyros

Greek Chicken Gyros are a new favorite meal at my house - this dump & go crockpot version of classic chicken gyros is made with greek seasoned tender chicken that's piled onto warm pita bread, and then topped with fresh veggies and lots of tangy creamy tzatziki sauce. The combination of flavors is out of this world!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword crockpot greek chicken gyros, greek chicken gyros

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 5

Servings

Calories 177kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds)
1 sweet onion sliced thin into half moon shapes
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 large lemons)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For Serving

pita bread (I use Papa Pita White Greek Pita Flat Bread)
shredded lettuce (iceberg or green leaf lettuce)
chopped tomatoes
finely chopped cucumber
Tzatziki sauce or dip (purchased or homemade)

Instructions

Spray the insert of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly layer the sliced onions into the bottom of the crockpot. Lay the chicken breasts on top.
^{* If the chicken breasts are larger I like to cut them in half (like a sandwich) to make two smaller pieces.}
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 sweet onion
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour this over the chicken making sure to cover each piece of chicken with the marinade. Use a spatula to scrape out all the remaining seasonings from the mixing bowl.
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1½ teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours.
Remove the chicken pieces from the crockpot onto a plate or cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken and then return it back into the crockpot. Stir everything together.
Serving : Warm the soft pita bread in the microwave. Slather a healthy amount of tzatziki sauce onto the pita. Use a sotted spoon to add some of the Greek chicken into the middle, and then top with all your favorite toppings (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and more tzatziki sauce or dip).
pita bread, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, finely chopped cucumber, Tzatziki sauce or dip

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Notes

Nutrition Information : Amount listed is for one serving of the Greek chicken and does not include the flatbread, tzatziki sauce, and any other additional toppings as those will vary in nutrition information.

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