Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken, a slow cooker masterpiece that's as effortless as it is flavorful. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are simmered to perfection in a rich, tangy-sweet glaze made from balsamic vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and a medley of aromatic herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme. With just 10 minutes of prep, this hands-off, family-friendly recipe transforms into a perfectly seasoned dish bursting with bold flavors. The optional step to thicken the sauce into a silky glaze makes it ideal for drizzling over sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or steamed rice. Whether you're seeking an easy meal prep solution or a comforting dinner idea, this crock pot chicken is a savory delight that delivers every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups chicken broth (optional)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.
In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic cloves, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the balsamic mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
If you prefer additional sauce, add 1/4 cup of chicken broth to the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Once done, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and place them on a serving platter.
Optional: Transfer the remaining sauce from the crock pot into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened to use as a glaze or drizzle.
Serve the balsamic chicken warm with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4277 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.7 g | ||
| Protein | 220.9 g | 442% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2269 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
