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Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Recipe

With only a few minutes prep time, you can have this Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken for dinner tonight! Pull out your crockpot, fix it and forget it!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 green pepper sliced and seeded
  • 1 red pepper sliced and seeded
  • 1 orange or yellow pepper, sliced and seeded
  • 1 small onion sliced

Instructions

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  1. In the bottom of a large crockpot, combine the broth, sugar, vinegar, soy, salt, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Whisk together.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and sliced vegetables. Cover and cook on low for at least 6 hours.
  3. When ready to serve, shred chicken with a fork and enjoy over potatoes or rice!

Notes

  • Light brown sugar. The light brown sugar here gives just a teensy bit of molasses flavor that brings out the balsamic beautifully. Dark brown sugar will work but the molasses flavor may be overpowering. Regular white sugar also won’t deliver the richness of flavor and moisture that the brown sugar provides.
  • Turn up the heat (or turn it down). This recipe doesn’t call for much in the way of spice but the red pepper flakes go a long way. If you’re cooking for kids who are sensitive to heat, feel free to reduce the red pepper flakes or leave them out entirely. And if you love a little more kick to your chicken? Feel free to add more red pepper to taste. This shredded chicken will also pair well with a side of your favorite hot sauce.
  • Leftovers keep well for several days. Transfer any leftover chicken from the crock pot to an airtight container. Balsamic Chicken tastes good reheated or served cold on a salad or sandwich. Make a big batch of this chicken over the weekend and you’ll have your lunches covered for the next few days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 138mg (46%) Sodium 1043mg (43%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Sodium 1043mg 43%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.