Easy Trader Joe’s Crockpot Chicken Shawarma
Easy crockpot-cooked chicken stuffed in warm pita bread—the easiest and most delicious weeknight meal!
Ingredients You’ll Need
When I tell you this recipe is simple, I mean it’s simple. All you need is:
- Trader Joe’s Shawarma Chicken Thighs. I always grab an extra pack to have on hand in the freezer, then I’ll thaw it the night before I want to make them.
- Pita bread or rice. For serving.
- Toppings. Toppings are key, otherwise you’re just eating chicken and bread instead of a hearty and delicious gyro. If you want to make tzatziki and hummus at home, be sure to check out my other recipes!
How to Serve Trader Joe’s Chicken Shawarma
- In a pita. My preferred method (because who doesn’t love a gyro)? If you want to go the extra mile, you can make your pita from scratch—my favorite recipe is here!
- As a rice bowl. What can I say? I’m a sucker for a good rice bowl.
- With rice pilaf/couscous and roasted veggies.
- With a ton of toppings. Seriously, don’t be shy. Hummus, tzatziki, cucumber-tomato salad, feta, lettuce, roasted vegetables, fries/potatoes—the options are literally endless.
- In sandwiches and salads. The cooked chicken on it’s own is delicious, and any leftovers can be used in other wraps or salads throughout the week!
If you have any questions, leave them in the comment section! I know you guys will love this recipe—it’s a staple at my house!
Easy Trader Joe’s Crockpot Chicken Shawarma
Easy crockpot-cooked chicken stuffed in warm pita bread with hummus and tzatziki—the easiest and most delicious weeknight meal! By using Trader Joe's prepackaged chicken thighs, all you have to do is set it and forget it!
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Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 pack Trader Joe's Shawarma Chicken Thighs
- Pita bread or rice, for serving
- Hummus, tzatziki, feta, and any other desired toppings*
Instructions
- Take the chicken thighs out of the packaging and place them inside of a crockpot with any remaining marinade. Cover with a lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, turn off the crockpot and shred the meat. Serve the chicken in warmed pitas or rice bowls with your choice of toppings. Leftover shawarma will last in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Notes
*My favorite toppings are tzatziki, hummus, feta, tomato-cucumber salad, and roasted veggies/potatoes, but you can add whatever you like.
