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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 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot chicken recipes, easy chicken recipes, slow cooker chicken recipe
Servings: 4 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
  • 1 cup can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • ⅓ 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, black beans, crushed tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar.
  • Cook on low for 2.5 to 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

  • Cook on low for about 4–6 hours; high for 2½–3½ hours — but check chicken internal temp of 165°F
  • 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. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 1272mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 5mg