Slow Cooker Za'atar Ground Chicken

Tender ground chicken slow-cooked to perfection, infused with the aromatic blend of Za'atar and a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt sauce. This dish is incredibly versatile, perfect for stuffing pita bread, serving over rice or couscous, or as a flavorful salad topper.

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

   Time: 7 min
2. 2.

   Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet with the cooked ground chicken and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

   Time: 5 min
3. 3.

   Transfer the browned chicken, onion, and garlic mixture to the slow cooker insert.

   Time: 1 min
4. 4.

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Za'atar spice blend, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

   Time: 3 min
5. 5.

   Pour the yogurt mixture over the ground chicken in the slow cooker and stir gently to combine everything evenly.

   Time: 1 min
6. 6.

   Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

   Time: 240 min
7. 7.

   Once cooked, stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

   Time: 2 min