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.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pour the balsamic mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

Step 4

If you prefer additional sauce, add 1/4 cup of chicken broth to the crock pot.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Once done, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and place them on a serving platter.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Serve the balsamic chicken warm with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1551.2

Total Fat 39.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 4277.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.7g
Protein 220.9g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 189.5mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 2269.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.9%

Protein: 59.4%

Carbs: 16.7%