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Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Make effortless Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Chicken! Tender chicken breasts cooked in a sweet and tangy honey balsamic sauce with cherry tomatoes

Ingredients

Scale

Here’s the complete list of ingredients again, with precise measurements:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.52 lbs total)
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (Note: Previous version listed 4 cloves; use desired amount)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

For Serving (Optional):

  • Cooked rice or roasted vegetables

These quantities provide a good amount of glaze for the chicken.

Have garlic minced and tomatoes halved ready to go

Instructions

Let’s walk through this incredibly straightforward slow cooker method:

1. Prepare the Balsamic Glaze Mixture:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.

2. Arrange Chicken and Tomatoes:

  • Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker insert, arranging them in a relatively even layer.
  • Add the halved cherry tomatoes on top of and around the chicken.

3. Add Glaze:

  • Pour the prepared balsamic mixture evenly over the chicken breasts and tomatoes in the slow cooker.

4. Cook:

  • Cover the slow cooker securely with the lid.
  • Cook on the LOW heat setting for 6-7 hours OR on the HIGH heat setting for 3-4 hours. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is tender. Check temperature to avoid overcooking.

5. Garnish and Serve:

  • Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts and place them on serving plates.
  • Spoon the flavorful sauce and softened tomatoes from the slow cooker generously over the chicken.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving hot alongside rice or roasted vegetables, if desired.

A delicious, healthy dinner with almost zero active cooking time