Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

This Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken recipe is a great choice for a cold, winter night. Full of hearty taste and flavor, this is one dinner recipe that will have everyone in the family asking for seconds!

Chicken is one of those foods that offer a lot of versatility and flavor. There are so many different ways to cook and make chicken easily but this slow cooker recipe tops my list. If you’re looking for a great and simple recipe that literally almost cooks itself, you can’t go wrong with this choice. It’s simple, easy, and really will have your tastebuds begging for more.

And I can assure you that leftovers taste amazing as well! This is one dish that you can even make and freeze for later if you choose to! 

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

The great part about this delicious chicken recipe is that you don’t need a ton of ingredients to get started. Gather up the ones below and you’ll be enjoying it in no time at all! 

Ingredients needed for Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 1 lb fingerling potatoes
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze 
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• sea salt & pepper to taste
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

How to make Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

In a large slow cooker, add Brussels sprouts and potatoes in an even layer, and place chicken on top.

In a bowl, add the balsamic glaze, chicken broth, brown sugar, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Gently whisk. Allow to sit for 2 minutes, and then gently whisk again.

Pour marinade over chicken and vegetables. Scatter all over with garlic.

Cover and cook on high until chicken is cooked. You can test chicken with a fork to see if falls apart easily. This should take about 4 ½ hours. 

Garnish with parsley and serve with the juices from the slow cooker. 

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

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You'll love this Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 5 hours

Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 1 lb fingerling potatoes
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• sea salt & pepper to taste
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

In a large slow cooker, add Brussels sprouts and potatoes in an even layer, and place chicken on top.

In a bowl, add balsamic glaze, chicken broth, brown sugar, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Gently whisk. Allow to sit for 2 minutes, and then gently whisk again.

Pour marinade over chicken and vegetables. Scatter all over with garlic.

Cover and cook on high until chicken is cooked. You can test chicken with a fork to see if falls apart easily. This should take about 4 ½ hours.

Garnish with parsley and serve with the juices from slow cooker.