Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    4 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    808

Transform simple chicken breasts into a Mediterranean-inspired delight with this effortless slow cooker recipe. The aromatic herbs and tangy balsamic glaze create a flavorful sauce that's perfect over pasta or polenta.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Cholesterol
    43 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    224 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season generously with salt and pepper. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Top the chicken with sliced onions, minced garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour balsamic vinegar evenly over the chicken and then cover with crushed tomatoes. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Cook on High for 4 hours, or on Low for 6-8 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork. (240 minutes)

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Recipe View Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker, allowing it to absorb more of the delicious sauce. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve hot over your favorite pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired. (5 minutes)

For a thicker sauce, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
To add vegetables, consider including sliced bell peppers or zucchini along with the onions.
This recipe is also great with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
Adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar to your preference. Start with ½ cup and add more to taste after cooking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 269 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Jerad Kunde

    I added some sliced bell peppers and mushrooms, and it was even better!

  • Rico Kilback

    The sauce was a bit too runny for my taste, so I added some tomato paste, and it thickened up perfectly.

  • Lorenza Williamsonmayert

    My family loved this! Even my picky eaters asked for seconds.

  • Cayla Stehr

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! The balsamic flavor is fantastic.

  • Marty Baileyfadel

    I’ve made this several times now, and it’s always a hit. It's a great base recipe to customize with different herbs and vegetables.

  • Shania Considine

    I love the simplicity of this recipe, and the flavor is incredible. Thank you!

  • Catherine Heaney

    I used chicken thighs instead of breasts, and it was so tender and juicy.

  • Cornell Brownabbott

    This is my go-to recipe when I have no time to cook. I always get compliments when I serve this.

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