Description
An easy, flavor-packed meal that cooks itself. This dish combines tangy balsamic vinegar with tender slow-cooked chicken and colorful vegetables for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a crockpot, add the chicken breasts and pour the balsamic vinegar and olive oil over them.
- Add the mixed vegetables and minced garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix everything together in the crockpot.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, serve over mixed greens. Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and don’t overcrowd the pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: crockpot, balsamic chicken, slow cooker, easy dinner, one pot meal