Description
Tender, flavorful, and easy to make, this Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken is a delicious dish perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The combination of balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard creates a sweet and tangy sauce that pairs perfectly with the tender chicken breasts. Let your slow cooker do the work for you, and enjoy a satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken breasts until golden brown. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Make Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic, then pour over chicken in the slow cooker. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, broth, honey, mustard, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; pour over chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender. Add cherry tomatoes in the last 30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the liquid after cooking until reduced.
- You can use chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg