Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
This recipe is even better as leftovers if there is any left at all! Very flavorful. It can be served over pasta or a baked potato for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup balsamic vinegar
2 cans crushed or diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
Directions
1. Drizzle olive oil into the slow cooker. (Use a slow cooker plastic liner bag for easy cleanup)
2. Place chicken on top of oil. Season each piece with salt and pepper.
3. Combine the dry spices in a small bowl and set aside.
4. Top chicken with onion slices, garlic, and dry spice mixture.
5. Combine crushed tomatoes and tomato paste in a bowl and set aside.
6. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over onions and chicken.
7. Top with tomato mixture.
8. Cook slow cooker on high for about 4 hours until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
Recipe modified from a basic allrecipes.com recipe.