While my first attempt at Balsamic Chicken was good, it wasn’t great. Using balsamic vinegar, only, was a bit much for Bob. For me, it was just missing . . . . complexity?
I knew it was something that could be improved upon.
And true to how I roll, I still wanted SIMPLE.
This version is a great improvement from the last, in my eyes. Versatile, delicious and simple!
Balsamic Chicken and Tomatoes
- 1 lb. chicken breasts
- 1 box Pomi chopped tomatoes (or 2 cans of diced tomatoes)
- 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
- 1 T. garlic, minced
- dash of sea salt and black ground pepper
Directions: Place everything in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.
You can serve as is, or shred the chicken in the slow cooker first.
For dinner, I served this along side roasted carnival squash and a side salad. Another night, I paired the chicken with some roasted brussels sprouts.
Also, I tried a new twist when roasting the brussels sprouts. Sarah at The Smart Kitchen had recently posted a recipe for Orange Mustard Soy Roasted Cabbage. I decided to try this out on brussels sprouts (although, I’m definitely going to give roasted cabbage a whirl soon!), since I’m up to my ears in them.
I mean, how can you pass this up??? I was immediately on my phone letting fellow blog-friends in the neighborhood know about the great deal.
Anyways, Sarah’s idea for this marinade/sauce was delicious!!
I’m also using leftover balsamic chicken for lunch. I plan on bringing it to work to top off my salad made of spinach leaves, shredded cabbage, sliced portobello mushrooms and goat cheese.
I love versatile dishes like this. It makes luches or weeknight dinners easy yet mouth-watering. Just what I need right about now! Happy Monday!
P.S. For those who might also be going . . . I’m registered for the Blend Retreat in May! :)
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This is being added to my menu. It looks delicious, and I am in love with my slow cooker recently. I so wish I could go to Blend Retreat! Looks like it will have to wait until next year.
I love that this recipe is for the slow-cooker….can’t wait to try it. I’d love to go to the blend retreat and meet up in person…. Maybe next year.
That looks phenomenal!! Thanks for sharing!
oooh these are some of my fav flavor combinations.. balsamic/tomatoes/garlic YUM
The balsamic and tomato chicken sounds really good! I love brussel sprouts, I wish they were on sale where I lived. There like $4 for a small little bag right now.
This looks so good! Where were brussels sprouts so cheap?? I need to get some!
Yum! I love balsamic!
I am all about simple, too… and really into the crock pot these days!!
Oh Utah, why must you be 3000km from where I live! Really wish I could come to the blend
I’ve been recently on a balsamic crazy so the chickens sounds lovely and I’m jealous about your cheap brussel sprouts
Hope you are enjoying this amazing weather! I saw that bin of Brussel sprouts at Marinaon’s on Sunday. Ha ha! Your chicken looks wonderful. I have some flavored balsamics that I think would be great for chicken. I will add this to our weeknight list.
88 cents!?!?!?! I would have taken the case!
DUDE. Roasted cabbage is insane good. It doesn’t even need anything but oil and salt and pepper, like all roasted veggies. I could eat a whole head of it. Grilled is even better.
Yum, balsamic chicken sounds delicious!
Not attending blend
One downfall of not living in the states.
Ooh, this looks delicious! I’ll be making this soon! I love that it is cooked in the crock pot, too!
I ‘ve been eating basamic chicken all week! I love Italian food.
Can’t wait to meet you at Blend!!!
88 cents! I’d be up to my ears, as well!
Your modified recipe looks delicious! Tomatoes taste so wonderful with balsamic.
oh wow! this looks amaazing! I am always looking for new chicken recipes and I love the flavor of balsamic vin!
now I just need to get a slow cooker/ crock pot!
(also, thanks for all of the supportive comments on my blog. It means a lot to me.)
sounds easy but delic! I wonder if i could do it low and slow on my stovetop since i have no slow cooker!