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{VIDEO} Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Chicken, Chickpeas & Tomatoes

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November 4, 2020 By Shannon Epstein 63 Comments

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Chicken, chickpeas & tomatoes cook together in this Mediterranean flavored recipe. Make this chicken dish in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.

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Updated  2020 

Updated Recipe

I made a few revisions to this recipe in addition to adding Instant Pot instructions.  First off, I changed the name! This was previously called Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken. I changed it to Chicken, Chickpeas & Tomatoes because I felt Mediterranean chicken was too generic. The real updates came to the actual recipe but trust me, it’s better this way. I removed the 1 teaspoon of coriander because I have learned that coriander is not a common spice that most people have in their pantry. I don’t want you to go out and buy an expensive spice just for this recipe. I also removed the 1 teaspoon of curry powder because I felt it was out of place in the recipe. Mediterranean food isn’t exactly known for their curry. Finally, I added more lemon juice and chicken broth. The previous version did not include any broth.

tomatoes, chickpeas, seasonings, lemon juice, and broth in a large clear bowl

What Cut Of Chicken To Use

As with a lot of my recipes, you can use your favorite cut of chicken with this recipe whether it be chicken legs, thighs, or even breasts. What you see in the pictures are bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Chicken thighs are my go-to with slow cooking or pressure cooking but I understand that’s not the case for everyone. Below are a few notes about the using different types of chicken:

  • If you use chicken breasts, be aware that white meat is easy to overcook & dry out. When it’s done cooking, I suggest you turn off the appliance or remove the food immediately. Don’t let the chicken sit in the appliance on the warm setting because it will continue to cook.
  • If you use skinless chicken meat with the pressure cooker, you do not have to saute the meat first. Add the meat directly to the pressure cooker raw.
  • If you use skin-on chicken, whether you’re using the slow cooker or pressure cooker, you have the option to broil the chicken afterwards to crisp the skin. When the chicken done cooking, remove it from the appliance, place it on a baking sheet & then under the broiler for a few minutes.
before pic raw food in the slow cooker

before (slow cooker)

What Type Of Tomatoes To Use

I hope you like this answer – your preferred tomato! What you see here is 16 ounces of sliced cherry tomatoes. I used cherry tomatoes because I wanted the pictures to look pretty for you. Roma tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes…they work too. I honestly make this all the time; when I’m making it quickly on the go I use a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes. Yes 15 ounces isn’t the 16 ounces the recipes calls for but it’s close enough. One of the beauties of cooking (versus baking) is that you have a tad bit of leeway when it comes to the ingredients.

after pic, cooked food in the slow cooker

after (slow cooker)

Chickpeas & Tomatoes

This recipe is all about the combination of the chickpeas & tomatoes in the lemony sauce. If you look at the ingredients, it’s nothing fancy; you probably already have all if not most of the spices (paprika, oregano, cumin, chili pepper, salt) in your pantry. The flavors cook together nicely while both the chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) and tomatoes. For the chickpeas, use canned chickpeas that have been drained & rinsed. Canned chickpeas are already cooked.

cooked chicken, chickepeas and tomatoes on a white serving platter


Other Mediterranean inspired recipes you might enjoy:

Slow Cooker Kofta Casserole (Paleo, Whole30)

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Chicken w/Olives & Capers (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

Greek Chicken & Pasta Salad

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Za’atar Chicken (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken Pot (Paleo, Whole30)

Slow Cooker/Instant Pot 5-Ingredient Italian Chicken Dinner (Paleo, Whole30)


cooked chicken, chickepeas and tomatoes on a white serving platter

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{VIDEO} Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Chicken, Chickpeas & Tomatoes


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  • Author: Shannon Epstein
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2–3 pounds chicken (see blog post)
  • 2 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
  • 16 ounces fresh tomatoes, sliced or chopped or 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add chicken to slow cooker.
  2. In a large bowl, add chickpeas, tomatoes, lemon juice, broth, paprika, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Pour mixture into the slow cooker on top of the chicken.
  3. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6 (or until your cut of chicken is done).

Instant Pot

  1. Turn the pressure cooker to sauté. Once hot, add the oil and chicken skin-side down and sear, few minutes until browned. You might need to do this in batches depending on the cut of chicken you use. If you are using skinless chicken skip this step and add the chicken directly to the pressure cooker. Remove chicken from the pressure cooker and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add chickpeas, tomatoes, lemon juice, broth, paprika, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix until well blended. Pour mixture into the slow cooker on top of the chicken.
  3. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure for 10 minutes. When done, quick release the pressure. Make sure internal temperature for the chicken is 165° Fahrenheit.

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{VIDEO} Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Chicken, Chickpeas & Tomatoes

Filed Under: Instant Pot, Instant Pot - Poultry, Poultry, Slow Cooker, Slow Cooker - Poultry Tagged With: chicken, crock pot, ethnic food, instant pot, Meditteranean, slow cooker

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Comments

  1. Faeza Khan says

    November 8, 2020 at 6:26 am

    Hello!
    I’ve made this for years and love it! Hadn’t made it in a while and I’m a bit weary now of the changes. What exactly was the previous recipe change? 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp curry powder and no chicken broth? I seem to recall putting sliced lemons in there too….?
    I’m sure this is also delicious but I’m making this for company (socially distanced!) and was hoping to make the tried and true version I’ve made before.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Shannon Epstein says

      November 10, 2020 at 8:53 am

      Hello!
      I love hearing you have made it for years. Here’s the exact old recipe:
      2 lbs chicken
      2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained & rinsed
      2 dry pints cherry tomatoes
      1 medium lemon, sliced
      4 garlic cloves, minced
      2 tbsp oil
      1 tbsp lemon juice
      Handful fresh cilantro
      1 tsp each of the following:
      paprika
      coriander
      oregano
      cumin
      curry powder
      chili pepper
      salt
      Add chicken to the slow cooker. In a large bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients. Pour over and around the chicken. Top with lemon slices. Cook high 2-3 hours or low 4-6.
      Let me know which version you like better!!

      Reply
      • Faeza Khan says

        November 19, 2020 at 12:55 pm

        Thank you so much! I will let you know!!!

        Reply
      • Faeza Khan says

        November 19, 2020 at 1:29 pm

        Thank you so much! Im making the old version today but will be making the new version sometime in a few weeks/months and will let you know!!!

        Reply
  2. Gabbie M says

    November 5, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    I have been making this for years now since you first posted it. I make my own modifications each time but in general it’s a wonderful recipe. I use skinless chicken thighs and only 1 can of garbanzo bean since my husband doesn’t process them too well.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Megan says

    September 13, 2019 at 3:20 am

    Has anyone modified this to do in the instant pot?

    Reply
    • Lindsey says

      June 9, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      This is at least the 3rd or 4th time I’ve made this. Tonight is the first time I used my instant pot. It was the best ever!

      With thawed bone-in thighs, recipe as is, they cooked in 9 minutes.

      This is a family favorite. Tonight we ate it over cauliflower rice and it was delicious.

      Excellent recipe!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  4. Byenia says

    April 23, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    Made this last night and it turned out pretty good. My first time trying curry. I did reduce the lemon juice and cut up half a lime to throw in instead of the lemon (that’s what was on hand). Added half a white onion too (just to use it up). Served with couscous. Boyfriend went back for seconds.

    Reply
  5. Krysti says

    March 12, 2019 at 9:03 am

    It’s in the slow cooker right now. I can’t wait to try it. It smells amazing!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  6. Leo says

    March 3, 2019 at 3:15 pm

    Excellent recipe. It turned out delicious. I used sun dried tomatoes instead of the fresh. Also, swapped out coriander with grains of paradise. We also added some zucchini during the last hour of cooking.

    Reply
  7. Cori says

    March 2, 2019 at 8:52 pm

    Big hit…took it to a party for a shared dish. Doubled the recipe and added canned tomatoes as well. I’d be interested in more of a spicy flavor for my own personal pallet, but it was a crowd pleaser. Any suggestions on appropriate added spice?

    Reply
  8. Paula says

    February 18, 2019 at 2:12 am

    I love this! Going to try it out today. Am not a big fan of conserved foods though, could I use dried garbanzos?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      February 18, 2019 at 7:15 am

      Yes you can but they will need to be pre-soaked. Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Cindi says

    February 13, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    Can this be made in a pressure cooker (i.e. Instant Pot.)?

    Reply
  10. Vivian Tanis says

    October 24, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    This is so delicious even my picky husband loved it. So much flavor.

    Reply
  11. Fit SlowCooker Queen says

    August 8, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    I love your modifications! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      February 6, 2019 at 6:37 am

      Why is the calorie count so high? When I view the recipe on the app, it says that it is 960 calories?

      Reply
  12. Ellen says

    April 28, 2018 at 3:51 am

    I used a can of diced tomatoes because I didn’t have fresh. Also added in some sliced kalamata olives and some capers. Came out delicious. Next time I will cut the lemon rinds off the slices beforehand, as I think they leave a bitter taste. I had to fish them out and discard.

    Reply
  13. K S says

    February 25, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    This has become a family favorite. So much so that I have started buying ingredients to make several batches. I make several freezer bags full of all the raw ingredients and then just dump a bag in the crockpot the day we want it.

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      April 3, 2018 at 9:13 am

      I love hearing that!! Thank you so much for the positive feedback. Most people don’t realize it makes a great freezer meal:-)

      Reply
      • Angela says

        February 6, 2019 at 2:45 pm

        Do you need to thaw the frozen ingredients before placing into the slow cooker? If frozen, do you need to cook longer? Thank you!!

        Reply
        • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

          February 7, 2019 at 8:02 am

          I have not made this from frozen so unfortunately I cannot speak to how the dish would turn out. In theory I would think it would work but I cannot say for sure.

          Reply
          • Angela says

            February 8, 2019 at 7:43 am

            Okay. Thanks. 😃

  14. Gina says

    January 22, 2018 at 6:58 am

    Not a fan of garbanzo beans…alternative add ins?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      January 30, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      I would try pinto beans or even lentils. Lentils won’t have the same taste or texture as chickpeas, but they will work just as well.

      Reply
      • tiamurphy says

        February 3, 2018 at 5:43 am

        I would think black beans would work. That’s what I’m going to try. Or maybe chickpeas??

        Reply
        • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

          February 4, 2018 at 2:22 pm

          Chickpeas are in the recipe. They’re the same thing as garbanzo beans:-) You can use black beans but it’s it will completely change the dish. It will no longer be ‘Mediterranean’ Chicken. Enjoy!

          Reply
          • Mary Lou says

            February 6, 2019 at 9:05 am

            Could you use great white Northern beans? Not a fan of chickpeas.

          • Mary Lou says

            February 6, 2019 at 9:07 am

            Could you use great Nothern white beans? Not a fan of chickpeas.

          • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

            February 6, 2019 at 1:05 pm

            I would imagine so but I haven’t tried it so I can’t speak to how it will taste.

  15. Annie says

    January 17, 2018 at 4:51 am

    This looks amazing. I bought all ingredients and I’m wondering if the cilantro is added at the end as a garnish?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      January 17, 2018 at 10:46 am

      Correct that’s cilantro. I really used it for added color:-) You can use cilantro, parsley, etc. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Natasha Phillips says

        February 10, 2019 at 2:33 pm

        I think she’s asking if it’s added afterwards. I put it in beforehand because the instructions say to add all ingredients into the crockpot.

        Reply
  16. Stephanie says

    June 10, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    Everything is together and set to go….just realized my crockpot is at work! Dutch oven?

    Reply
  17. Rebecki says

    December 10, 2016 at 11:40 am

    This was great! I thought the chicken might get over cooked if I put it on the bottom of the crockpot so I added a pound of baby carrots and my dad said “I don’t usually like carrots but these were really good”, who knew ! I’ll make a couple changes next time as it was a little dry, but, I made this for my elderly parents and they want it again. !!!! Thank You ! For the great recipe. I’ve saved your site to my favorites now !

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      December 14, 2016 at 10:13 am

      Thank you so much for the positive feedback! Adding carrots is an excellent idea, I think I’ll give that a try next time. xShannon

      Reply
      • Laurie says

        May 26, 2017 at 3:14 pm

        Slice an onion and put the chicken on the onion

        Reply
        • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

          May 27, 2017 at 1:41 pm

          Great idea!

          Reply
          • michele says

            January 8, 2018 at 4:44 pm

            what provides the liquid in this recipe for the slow cooker?

          • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

            January 9, 2018 at 12:37 pm

            No added liquid. What you see in the finished product is what was released while cooking from the food & condensation. I understand not using a liquid makes some people uneasy so you can add 1/4 cup low-sodium broth or even water if you like.

  18. Maria says

    November 7, 2016 at 7:05 pm

    I enjoyed this, the chicken was very good. Is chili pepper powder the same as chili powder?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      November 8, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Yes, it is the same ingredient.

      Reply
  19. Jess says

    October 26, 2016 at 9:50 am

    I’ve been looking for a quick and easy Greek recipe. Trying this one out right now ????

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      October 30, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      I hope you enjoyed it! How did it turn out??

      Reply
  20. Ayana Pitterson says

    September 10, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    This looks amazing. Can you use other types of chicken parts, such as drumsticks?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      September 11, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      Absolutely! I try to switch it up when I make this. You can pretty much use any part of the chicken: legs, thighs, breast, bone-in, boneless, skin-on, skin-off, etc. Enjoy!

      Reply
  21. Natalie says

    September 5, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I’m so excited to make this! If I use chicken breast, should I cut it up in smaller pieces?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      September 7, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      I’m excited for you to try it! Cutting the chicken into smaller pieces is not necessary, you can leave it whole if you like. Cook time remains the same. Enjoy!

      Reply
  22. Amie says

    August 28, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Hi,

    Sounds delicious. If I were to make this a freezer meal could I mix it all together then freeze it before cooking?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      August 28, 2016 at 2:37 pm

      Yup. You mix everything up raw, freeze and you’re all set. Enjoy! xShannon

      Reply
  23. Yvonne says

    August 19, 2016 at 11:11 am

    Can the dish be served with new potatoes? Would it work to add black olives to the chicken dish?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      August 19, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      Absolutely! Feel free to through 1/2-3/4 lbs of potatoes on in there. Feel free to use black olives as well!

      Reply
  24. Sara says

    August 10, 2016 at 8:58 am

    Can this be used as a freezer meal?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      August 10, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Hi Sara,

      Absolutely. This is great as a freezer meal. Enjoy!

      Reply
  25. Susan says

    August 1, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    I was out of fresh lemons so I substituted preserved lemons and it was so delicious. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      August 3, 2016 at 7:49 am

      That sounds like a delicious substitute! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
    • balthazar9 says

      February 6, 2019 at 10:13 am

      Actually, Susan, I think your addition makes the recipe even more authentically Mediterranean. Good move!

      Reply
  26. Courtney says

    July 2, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    What do you serve this with?

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      July 5, 2016 at 10:21 am

      I like to serve this with couscous but it’s also good over brown rice or mashed cauliflower/cauliflower rice.

      Reply
  27. Shel says

    June 25, 2016 at 6:00 am

    Just put this in the slow cooker……Will let ya know in 6 to 8 hours what we think!

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      June 25, 2016 at 10:52 am

      Please do. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  28. Pieter says

    May 31, 2016 at 5:30 am

    Don’t you add some liquid like stock? The picture of the end product looks so juicy!

    Reply
    • Fit SlowCooker Queen says

      May 31, 2016 at 9:24 pm

      Nope, no liquid needed. The juice from the chicken will be enough:-)

      Reply

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