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Crockpot Balsamic Chicken on a rustic white plate garnished with fresh basil and black pepper

Crockpot Balsamic Chicken

This Crockpot Balsamic Chicken is a time-saving, delicious recipe that will impress your family with its tender, flavorful results. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines pantry staples into a mouth-watering meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or more to taste
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • tongs
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of your slow cooker to prevent sticking.
  2. Place chicken breasts over the oil in a single layer.
  3. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Layer thinly sliced onions and garlic cloves over the chicken.
  5. Sprinkle oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme evenly over the top.
  6. Pour balsamic vinegar over the seasoned chicken, then top with crushed tomatoes.
  7. Set the slow cooker to High and cook for about 4 hours, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and easily shreds with a fork.

Notes

Shortcut: Pre-minced garlic or frozen diced onions work perfectly if you want to save even more time.