Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

These Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros are juicy, tender, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor — slow-cooked with olive oil, lemon, and oregano, then wrapped in warm pita with creamy homemade tzatziki. An easy, healthy, and fresh weeknight dinner that tastes straight out of a Greek taverna.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

You’ll love these Greek Chicken Gyros for their balance of ease and flavor. The slow cooker makes the chicken incredibly tender, while garlic, oregano, and lemon infuse it with authentic Mediterranean taste. Paired with cool, garlicky tzatziki and crisp veggies, it’s a refreshing and satisfying meal that’s easy to prep and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki

Greek gyros are the kind of meal that instantly transports you — warm pita, juicy seasoned meat, tangy yogurt sauce, and crisp vegetables all wrapped together in one delicious bite. This slow cooker version brings all that flavor to your kitchen with minimal effort.

Instead of roasting meat on a vertical spit, we’re using the slow cooker to infuse chicken breasts with the classic flavors of Greek cuisine — olive oil, lemon, garlic, oregano, and a hint of vinegar. The result is tender, flavorful chicken that practically shreds itself and tastes like sunshine on a plate.

The secret to great gyros isn’t complicated ingredients — it’s about balance. The savory, herb-seasoned chicken contrasts beautifully with the cool, garlicky tzatziki, and the freshness of cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and onion adds crunch and brightness.

Cooking the chicken low and slow ensures every bite stays juicy. The olive oil and vinegar help tenderize the meat while carrying all the herb and garlic notes deep into it. The lemon juice ties it together with a clean, bright finish.

Once cooked, the chicken is easy to shred and pile into soft, warm pita bread. Add crisp lettuce, diced cucumber, red onion, and tomato, then drizzle generously with tzatziki — that’s the flavor of Greece in your hands.

The tzatziki sauce is a star in its own right: thick, creamy Greek yogurt blended with grated cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon juice. It’s tangy, refreshing, and the perfect cooling partner to the warm, spiced chicken.

Every element of this dish complements the other — soft pita, juicy meat, cool yogurt, and crisp veggies — creating a meal that’s both hearty and refreshing.

The best part? This recipe is highly flexible. You can serve it as classic gyros, over rice or salad bowls, or even in lettuce wraps for a lighter twist.

Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or feeding a family dinner, these gyros are as easy as it gets — prep in the morning, and by dinnertime, you’ll have a Mediterranean feast ready to go.

They’re also a crowd-pleaser: customizable, flavorful, and full of wholesome ingredients. Add a side of roasted potatoes or a Greek salad, and you’ve got a meal that feels restaurant-quality with almost no effort.

So skip the takeout — this Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros Recipe gives you all the bright, bold flavors of the Mediterranean right from your slow cooker, with a freshness that never fails to impress.

Servings & Time

• Servings: 6

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 2½–3 hours (high)

• Total Time: About 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken Gyros:

• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

• Juice of ½ medium lemon

• ⅓ cup water

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt

• 1 cucumber, finely grated

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Juice of ½ medium lemon

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

For Serving:

• Warm pita bread

• Romaine lettuce, chopped

• Diced cucumber

• Sliced tomatoes

• Sliced red onion

• Sliced red bell pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken:
   Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and water. Stir to coat evenly.

2. Cook:
   Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2½–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

3. Shred the chicken:
   Remove chicken from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, then return it to the juices to soak up extra flavor. Keep warm until serving.

4. Make the tzatziki sauce:
   While the chicken cooks, prepare tzatziki.
   Grate cucumber, then squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
   In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, vinegar, dill, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well-blended.
   Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

5. Assemble the gyros:
   Warm pita bread slightly in a dry skillet or microwave.
   Add shredded Greek chicken, top with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and red onion, then drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce.

6. Serve:
   Roll up the pita or serve it open-faced. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Tips

• For extra flavor:
  Add a pinch of smoked paprika or crushed red pepper for a hint of spice.

• Make ahead:
  Both the chicken and tzatziki can be made a day ahead. Store separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

• Healthier option:
  Swap pita for lettuce wraps or serve the gyro filling over a quinoa salad bowl.

• Thicker tzatziki:
  Strain yogurt for 1 hour before mixing if you want a thicker, restaurant-style texture.

• Serving idea:
  Serve with roasted Greek potatoes or a side of lemon orzo for a complete meal.