Description
This Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and tender chicken dish infused with Italian seasoning, garlic, onions, and a rich balsamic vinegar sauce. Perfect for a hands-off meal, it can be served over pasta or rice and garnished with fresh herbs for a comforting and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 ½ lbs. chicken breast
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 small white onion, sliced
Liquids
- 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup chicken stock or broth
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Season evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to infuse the meat with flavor as it cooks.
- Add aromatics and liquids: Add the minced garlic, sliced onion, the canned diced tomatoes with their juice, balsamic vinegar, and chicken stock into the slow cooker on top of the chicken.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through. The chicken can be served whole or shredded depending on your preference.
- Serve: Serve the balsamic chicken over cooked pasta or rice. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or basil for a fresh herbal touch. Enjoy your hearty and comforting meal.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Use a thicker balsamic glaze instead of thinner balsamic vinegar for a richer sauce consistency.
- Topping with cheese, such as mozzarella or parmesan, enhances the flavor and gives it a delightful twist reminiscent of margarita chicken.
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, balsamic chicken, easy chicken recipe, Italian chicken, slow cooker dinner, balsamic vinegar chicken