Walking into the house and smelling Crockpot Balsamic Chicken Recipe is a small comfort after a long day. The 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup honey simmer together in the slow cooker while you take care of everything else.
Using a Crockpot allows the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. This Crockpot recipe is perfect for serving over rice or with a side of vegetables.
Easy Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Recipe
This recipe features tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich balsamic vinegar sauce with garlic and herbs. It takes about 6 hours in the Crockpot and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Combine in Crockpot: Place the seared chicken breasts in the Crockpot and pour the balsamic sauce over them.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the Crockpot and drizzle with the sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 280kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
Crockpot Balsamic Chicken Recipe reheats well as leftovers, so I usually make enough for lunch the next day. If you try it, tweak the seasoning to your own taste and make it yours.
