Slow Cooker Chicken with Caramelized Onions, Green Olives, and Parsley Cauliflower Rice

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken with Caramelized Onions, Green Olives, and Parsley Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 265 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1.75 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 cups yellow onion; 6 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 3 oz pitted green olives; 1 1/2 tbsp capers; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; 3/4 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 leaves bay leaves; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 medium head cauliflower; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 2 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice

An original slow cooker recipe featuring chicken thighs gently cooked over a base of golden onions, garlic, tomato, and mild spices, finished with green olives, capers, and a splash of vinegar. It is served with parsley cauliflower rice for a flavorful, juicy, and balanced meal.

25 minPrep

240 minCook

265 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow CarbHigh ProteinDiabetic-Friendly

Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

Adjust servings

800 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut en trozos large)
300 g yellow onion (en pluma fina)
18 g garlic (chopped)
30 ml olive oil
30 g tomato paste
180 ml chicken broth
90 g pitted green olives (cut por the mitad)
20 g capers (escurridas)
15 ml white wine vinegar
4 g sweet paprika
2 g ground cumin
1 g dried oregano
2 g bay leaves
8 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper
600 g cauliflower (grated or procesada en granos tipo arroz)
20 g fresh parsley (chopped)
4 g lemon zest
15 ml lemon juice

Nutrition facts

per serving

382 kcal

Calories

33 g

Protein

13 g

Carbs

22 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

9 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

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Instructions

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1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, about 350°F/175°C surface temperature. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the onion for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and soft. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
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2. Add the tomato paste, sweet paprika, cumin, and oregano to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, to bloom the flavors. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker insert.
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3. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Place them over the onion mixture in the slow cooker. Add the chicken broth and bay leaves.
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4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.
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5. Uncover, add the green olives, capers, and white wine vinegar. Stir gently and cook 15 minutes more on HIGH to bring the flavors together.
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6. While the chicken finishes, heat another large skillet over medium-high heat, about 375°F/190°C surface temperature. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and cook the cauliflower for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring, until tender but still fluffy.
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7. Turn off the heat under the cauliflower and mix in the fresh parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Adjust salt if needed.
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8. Remove the bay leaves from the slow cooker. Serve the chicken with its onion, olive, and caper sauce over the parsley cauliflower rice.

Chef tips

For deeper flavor, lightly brown the chicken in the skillet before transferring it to the slow cooker. Do not add the olives and capers at the beginning so they keep a better texture and brighter taste.

Substitutions

You can use boneless turkey thighs instead of chicken, with a similar cooking time. If you do not have white wine vinegar, use the same amount of extra lemon juice. Parsley can be replaced with cilantro for a fresher profile.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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