Crockpot Balsamic Chicken
A flavorful and easy dish made with chicken thighs marinated in balsamic vinegar, honey, and garlic, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs, and season them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the marinade: In a bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Whisk until combined.
- Place ingredients in the crockpot: Layer chicken thighs at the bottom of the crockpot, pour balsamic mixture over the chicken, and add chicken broth.
- Set it and forget it: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred and serve: Remove chicken from the crockpot, shred with forks, and stir back into the sauce.
- Plate and enjoy: Serve over rice or greens, and drizzle with remaining sauce.
Notes
For meal prep, consider making a double batch. Leftovers can be used in salads or wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crockpot, balsamic chicken, slow cooker, easy dinner, healthy meal