Slow Cooker Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil
This fresh & simple slow cooker chicken with cherry tomatoes and basil is an easy meal that draws on the flavors of bruschetta for a simple, flavorful meal. Let me show you how simple it is to make!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
- 1 ½ pounds cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves about 5 cups total
- 4 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
To Add at the End
- ¼ cup thinly sliced basil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the garlic, tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add half (about 2 cups) of the tomato mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Set aside the remaining tomato mixture, covered, for serving.
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, then add to the slow cooker nestled in with the tomato mixture. Top with an additional 1 cup of the tomato mixture.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6, or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board or plate, shred with two forks. Strain half of the cooking liquid from the slow cooke, then return the chicken to the slow cooker. Add the reserved fresh cherry tomato mixture, along with the fresh basil, stirring to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
Notes
- Be sure to use a good quality balsamic for this recipe. There are so few ingredients, if you don't like the flavor of the balsamic the final recipe will be bland.
- Feel free to add more garlic and salt to taste.
- For more ingredients & modifications, see the full blog post above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 6) | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 653IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
