Mediterranean-Inspired Chicken with Spicy Peppers and Olives

Step 1

Start by spreading the whole pepperoncini peppers evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker. Then scatter the sliced olives and garlic over the peppers. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels before placing it right on top of the pepperoncini mixture. Sprinkle the chicken with paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon zest, then slowly drizzle the lemon juice over everything. Cover the slow cooker and let it cook on low for about 6 to 6 1/2 hours, or until the chicken is so tender it falls off the bone easily. When it’s done, transfer the chicken to a warm plate and cover it to keep warm. Turn the slow cooker to high and skim off any fat from the cooking juices. Whisk in the sour cream until everything is smooth and combined. Let it simmer on high, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes until heated through. Finally, stir in a little extra pepper and paprika to taste before serving.