Crockpot Tomato-Balsamic Chicken

Close-up of slow cooker tomato balsamic chicken served on a platter with onions, black beans, and fresh parsley.

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Crockpot Tomato-Balsamic Chicken

With crushed sweet tomatoes, black beans, tangy vinegar, and simple seasonings, this Slow Cooker Tomato-Balsamic Chicken is an effortless crockpot meal, but big on flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot chicken recipes, easy chicken recipes, slow cooker chicken recipe

Servings: servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-oz. each)
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 medium sweet onion sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp dried Italian herbs blend
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup can black beans rinsed and drained
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Drizzle the chicken all over with olive oil and season with the salt and pepper. Place in a greased 6-quart crockpot in a single layer.
Top chicken with the onion, garlic, dried herbs, brown sugar, black beans, crushed tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar.
Cook on low for about 3 hours (or until a thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the breast.)
Serve with a little sprinkling of chopped parsley and enjoy!

Notes

You could substitute a balsamic glaze or a mix of red wine vinegar + a touch of honey.
To cook in the Instant Pot: add liquid, set to high pressure ~10 minutes, quick release.

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