Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
233 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
Description
This recipe places chicken breasts on a bed of sliced red onions in a slow cooker, then adds diced tomatoes, crushed garlic cloves, fresh basil, and pours balsamic vinegar on top. Cooking on low for six hours or high for three hours gently braises the chicken, allowing it to absorb the herbaceous and tangy flavors from the fresh ingredients and vinegar. The chicken remains moist and tender throughout the slow cooking process.
The result is a dish with a bright yet mellow acidity from the balsamic vinegar, balancing the sweetness of the onions and tomatoes. The basil adds fresh herbal notes, while garlic deepens the overall flavor. The chicken breasts can be served whole or shredded to soak up the flavorful juices.
This dish pairs well with various starches such as pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice, and can also be served atop a green salad for a lighter meal. Using skinless, boneless chicken breasts is recommended for even cooking, but thighs or legs can be substituted with adjusted cooking times.
Allowing the chicken to cook slowly enhances flavor development and tenderizes the meat. Leftovers reheat well and retain their moisture.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 6 tomato diced
- 2 garlic crushed, clove
- 8 basil diced, fresh
- 60 ml balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Put 1 Red onion at the bottom of the slow cooker and then put 500 g Chicken breast on top. Add 1 tablespoon Olive oil and season with 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
- Add 6 Tomatoes, 2 Garlic clove and 8 Fresh basil and then pour 60 ml Balsamic vinegar on top.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Notes
- The chicken breasts can be served whole or shredded to absorb more of the cooking liquid.
- While skinless, boneless chicken breasts are used here, thighs or legs can be substituted, though cooking times will vary.
- Serve this dish with spaghetti, mashed potatoes, rice, or over a green salad depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 956mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1615IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 29.3mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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