Description
Discover the ultimate weeknight dinner with balsamic chicken crockpot, a flavorful, tender chicken dish simmered in a sweet‑tangy balsamic sauce with cherry tomatoes, onion, and garlic. This easy, hands‑off recipe delivers juicy chicken in just a few hours, perfect for busy families looking for a healthy, Italian‑inspired meal. Serve over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables and enjoy the aromatic basil garnish that adds fresh brightness to every bite. Pair it with a fresh salad for crunch today n
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑7 hours or high for 3‑4 hours.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce
- remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Add a tablespoon of butter at the end for extra richness. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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