Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
Family Food on the Table
With a few pantry staples, you can put together a simple family meal that has a lot of flavor! Set it up in your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a tasty supper.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 370 kcal
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can low sodium diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Slice onion. Wipe off top of tomato can and train tomatoes.
Combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Place chicken breasts in bottom of slow cooker. Sprinkle seasoning mix over chicken.
Place sliced onion and drained tomatoes on top of seasoned chicken. Pour balsamic vinegar and chicken broth over all.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours. Chicken is done when meat thermometer reads 165 degrees in the thickest part of the meat.
Serve with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve with quinoa, rice or pasta.
Smart Shopping Tips
- You don’t have to buy Italian seasoning if you don’t already have some. You can make some yourself with herbs on hand. For each teaspoon of Italian seasoning, use 1/4 teaspoon each of basil, thyme, rosemary and oregano. You could also add a little sage and garlic powder if you like.
Cooking & Serving Tips:
- It is advisable to start with thawed meat or poultry when using your slow cooker. Defrosting in the refrigerator overnight is recommended.
- If you are preparing ingredients for slow cooking ahead of time, be sure to prep vegetables and meat separately. Store them separately in the refrigerator.
- Make sure not to overfill your slow cooker. It should be half to two-thirds full for even cooking.
- Fresh, chopped basil is also an excellent garnish.