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Slow cooker balsamic chicken (+ video)

December 14, 2016 By Kathryn Doherty

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Slow cooker balsamic chicken is easy to prep with just a few ingredients for a simple weeknight dinner that has big flavor!Slow cooker balsamic chicken is easy to prep with just a few ingredients for a simple weeknight dinner that has big flavor! | www.familyfoodonthetable.com

We are quickly moving to the end of preschool and kindergarten for the year and I’m trying to get all my loose ends tied up so I’m not completely work-bound while the kids are home and underfoot the next few weeks.

Or, actually, each begging to sit in my lap while I lean around them to work on the computer. 😳

However, I am taking off tomorrow night for my annual baking day with my mom!

We’re definitely doing our Rice Krispies Christmas wreaths and my grandmother’s 4-ingredient chocolate chip brownies as well as our family’s classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. And we’ve always got lots of other recipes we want to try – just not enough time — or enough people to eat it all!

Coming up is a super packed weekend and lots of family around, which is when I tend to fall back on slow cooker recipes that will be ready and waiting for us at dinnertime.

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Honestly, I’ve been putting my slow cooker to seriously good use for the last couple of months now.

Apart from my regular rotation of chick peas and slow cooker turkey breasts (that we use for sandwiches), I’ve been making lots and lots of dinners in our slow cooker.

I love being able to set it and forget it, while I’m working, running out to get J from preschool, M from kindergarten, running errands and, this time of year, buying presents, going to parties and visiting with family.

Having the slow cooker going is just one less thing to think about at the end of the day when I’m exhausted and starving and ready to eat 5 minutes ago.

(You can see all of my slow cooker recipes and check out my slow cooker chicken recipes. I even have a slow cooker e-cookbook.)

Slow cooker balsamic chicken is easy to prep with just a few ingredients for a simple weeknight dinner that has big flavor!

Today’s slow cooker balsamic chicken is one that’s really easy to prep and requires just a few basic ingredients. All kinds of good things about that!

It’s a recipe I originally came up with at a family beach vacation, when we were staying in a condo and didn’t want to have to buy too much stuff for our dinners.

(We also needed meals to be gluten-free for my mother-in-law.)

And at home, it’s a great go-to recipe because it’s all on-hand ingredients that you can throw together in the crock pot in the morning and off you go.

Slow cooker balsamic chicken Slow cooker balsamic chicken

Then you come home to this aromatic balsamic-laced chicken with onions and tomatoes and all kinds of delicious sauce. You know I love me a good sauce!

And the balsamic vinegar + tomato combo is just killer. A little tart, a little sweet, a little acidic and such a good melding. 👌

Notes on this slow cooker balsamic chicken recipe:

    • I serve the chicken breasts sliced and topped with lots of extra sauce. It’s all about the sauce. You could also shred the chicken if you prefer and stir it back into the sauce.
    • I serve this with quinoa or steamed brown rice, but it would work with couscous or polenta too. Or just add some crusty bread to scoop and eat with. The delicious juices are just dying for something else to soak into!
    • The recipe serves 6-8, but if you’ve got a smaller group for dinner, you can save the leftovers for lunch or freeze them for another time. Make sure to include plenty of sauce so your leftovers don’t dry out when you reheat them.
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Slow cooker balsamic chicken dinner

(Also served here 👆 with my quick Southern collard greens with bacon from earlier this week. That was a good dinner!)

Here’s to simple weeknight meals with big flavor! 🙌

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

Yield: 6 servings

Slow cooker balsamic chicken

Slow cooker balsamic chicken is easy to prep with just a few ingredients for a simple weeknight dinner that has big flavor!

Slow cooker balsamic chicken is easy to prep with just a few ingredients for a simple weeknight dinner that has big flavor!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

For serving:

  • chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle over chicken breasts. Place chicken breasts in the insert of the slow cooker.
  2. Top chicken with onion slices and diced tomatoes. Pour balsamic vinegar and chicken broth over chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  4. Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

I serve the chicken breasts sliced and topped with lots of extra sauce. It’s all about the sauce. You could also shred the chicken if you prefer and stir it back into the sauce.

I serve this with quinoa or steamed brown rice, but it would work with couscous or polenta too. Or just add some crusty bread to scoop and eat with.

The recipe serves 6-8, but if you’ve got a smaller group for dinner, you can save the leftovers for lunch or freeze them for another time. Make sure to include plenty of sauce so your leftovers don’t dry out when you reheat them.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 355Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 412mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 60g
© Kathryn
Cuisine: American / Category: Chicken
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Comments

  1. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    December 14, 2016 at 6:39 AM

    I’ve got a slow cooker meal on the blog today too. Serious life saver when times get busy. And I feel in the cookie department. The issue is always not enough people to eat all the cookies 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      December 16, 2016 at 3:22 PM

      Yay slow cooker twins! And yes, you totally feel me on the cookie front 😉

      Reply
      • Rose says

        March 5, 2018 at 10:37 AM

        Can i use mushroom in it ? Would it cook in the slow cooker ?

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        • Kathryn says

          March 5, 2018 at 4:06 PM

          Absolutely! Yes, the mushrooms will cook right along with everything else. If you are using small ones, I’d leave them whole so they don’t fall apart. I think I’m going to do this next time, too!

          Reply
      • Antoinette Samuelson says

        August 5, 2018 at 11:49 AM

        I used bone in thigh chicken in my slow cooker and kept the liquid in the tomatoes. It smells great and I hope it cooks through, I have it for 5 hours, will let you know how it comes out.

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        • Kathryn says

          August 6, 2018 at 8:16 AM

          I hope you enjoyed it!

          Reply
  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    December 14, 2016 at 7:58 AM

    Just the kind of recipe I love <3 So much flavor!! I can't wait to get home so I can use my slow cooker again! Bahaha!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      December 16, 2016 at 3:22 PM

      My slow cooker game has been strong lately – such a help!

      Reply
  3. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    Oh, SOO fun that you have a annual baking day with your mother!!! I hope you guys have a great time, but I feel like that is a given, right? Anyways, slow cooker meals are the best, but they are a definite life saver this time of year! I am LOOOOVING this balsamic chicken!!! I adore balsamic in general, so I am swooning over here. Plus I have a weird addiction to slow cooked onions, so I’m loving that this chicken is adorned with them! I am totally adding this to the rotation! Pinned! Cheers, friend!!

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    • Kathryn says

      December 16, 2016 at 3:24 PM

      We have so much fun!! And yes, bring on the balsamic! I love that stuff so much! And I’m totally addicted to slow cooked onions too – my husband and kids are kinda “meh” on them so I usually put them ALL on my plate!! XO

      Reply
  4. Arleen says

    January 4, 2017 at 8:12 PM

    Do u have to used onions in this recipe

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      January 4, 2017 at 8:31 PM

      Nope, Arleen, you can skip them! I kind-of adore slow cooked onions but I know lots of people – my husband included – don’t, so you’re fine to leave that out. Hope you give it a try and let me know what you think!

      Reply
      • Arleen says

        January 4, 2017 at 9:07 PM

        Thank u cause my kids don’t like onions. Making it tonight will let u know

        Reply
  5. Emily says

    January 5, 2017 at 11:44 AM

    I just realized my chicken is frozen. Is it ok to put in the crock pot frozen? I’m really wanting to try this tonight!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      January 5, 2017 at 12:15 PM

      I’ve used frozen chicken in the crock pot before for a number of different recipes and it’s always worked just fine. Technically, they say you shouldn’t because there’s a risk of the chicken being at an “unsafe” temperature during the cooking time, but again, I’ve done it a lot before and never had a problem.

      Reply
  6. Malia says

    January 8, 2017 at 12:16 AM

    Will this recipe turn out if I cook longer than 6 hours? I’d love to be able to prep before I head off to work
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      January 8, 2017 at 8:58 AM

      Hi Malia! I find chicken in the slow cooker dries out a bit after 6-7 hours on low. Does yours have a warm setting? Mine will switch to warm after the cooking time is done so that’s what I do if I’m gonna be gone all day (set to 6 hours and then let it stay on warm until I’m home). If yours doesn’t, you can let it cook longer and just spoon on extra sauce when you serve it to offset any dryness. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  7. Lauren says

    January 8, 2017 at 8:36 AM

    What kind of onion do you use? Thanks! Can’t wait to make this recipe for lunch this week!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      January 8, 2017 at 9:00 AM

      Hi Lauren! I tend to buy sweet or Vidalia onions (maybe because I’m from the South) but any yellow onion will do here. You could use a white onion too if that’s all you have. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  8. Allissa says

    January 8, 2017 at 12:39 PM

    If I use frozen chicken is the time for low or high differnt in anyway?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      January 8, 2017 at 12:44 PM

      Hi Allissa! No, 6-7 hours on low should still be fine for frozen chicken breasts. As mentioned above, I’ve used frozen chicken in the slow cooker before for a number of different recipes and it’s always worked just fine. Technically, they say you shouldn’t because there’s a risk of the chicken being at an “unsafe” temperature during the cooking time, but I’ve never had a problem.

      Reply
  9. Lauren says

    January 8, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    I just finished and it smells great! My sauce is pretty watery, is that the way it is supposed to be? Just wanted to know if I did something wrong for the next time. I took a little try and it is so tasty! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      January 9, 2017 at 2:33 PM

      Hi Lauren! So glad you liked it! Yes, the sauce is pretty thin for me too, so I serve it with quinoa or rice or couscous to help soak up some of those juices. 👌 You could also try skipping the chicken broth if you wanted it to be thicker next time.

      Reply
      • Corie says

        January 16, 2017 at 11:18 PM

        If you want to thicken the sauce, you can always remove the chicken from the slow cooker when finishes and then whisk in a corn starch slurry. Add chicken back to sauce when finished.

        Reply
        • Kathryn says

          January 17, 2017 at 9:21 AM

          Great tip Corie! That would definitely work as well. Thanks for sharing!

          Reply
  10. Genna says

    January 11, 2017 at 3:08 PM

    I have this in the crockpot now and it smells delicious! I didn’t have any chicken broth on hand so I didn’t drain the can of diced tomatoes and included the liquid. Hope that doesn’t change much and it turns out! Excited to eat this tonight!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      January 11, 2017 at 5:51 PM

      Hi Genna! I bet you’ll be fine – plenty of liquid is released and retained in this slow cooker meal so it’s probably OK you didn’t have any broth. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  11. Kels says

    January 18, 2017 at 3:10 PM

    Have you ever tried serving this over angel hair pasta? Have this in the crock pot now and thought it might be interesting! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      January 18, 2017 at 5:34 PM

      I have not, but I think it sounds like a great idea! Would love to hear how you enjoy it!

      Reply
  12. Christina says

    March 2, 2017 at 7:22 PM

    Can i do this on high temperature instead? If so, for how long then?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      March 2, 2017 at 8:39 PM

      Hi Christina! Yes, as noted in the recipe above, you can also cook this on high for 3-4 hours. Hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  13. Diane says

    March 29, 2017 at 12:54 AM

    I just noticed in the nutrition facts the sodium amount is 5957? Is that correct?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      March 30, 2017 at 7:00 AM

      Hi Diane! No, that’s definitely not correct!! Thanks for pointing it out! I got in touch with the tech people behind the recipe card database and they confirmed there’s a problem with the sodium content across a bunch of recipes. They’ve removed it temporarily and are working on a fix in the next couple of days. Thanks again!

      Reply
  14. Jeanette says

    April 9, 2017 at 12:39 PM

    Hi. Can you use beef broth instead of chicken broth?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      April 9, 2017 at 1:33 PM

      Hi Jeanette! I think that would be fine! Hope you love it!

      Reply
      • Jeanette Borges says

        April 10, 2017 at 10:08 AM

        I ended up using a chicken bouillon and made a mock broth. The meal was a little too vinegary for us but still pretty tasty!

        Reply
  15. Bethany says

    May 10, 2017 at 6:18 AM

    Do you think it would come out ok if I use a jar of spaghetti sauce instead of crushed tomatoes?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      May 10, 2017 at 9:30 PM

      Hi Bethany! I don’t think that would work because spaghetti sauce usually has lots of extra add-ins and flavors that just a jar of tomatoes doesn’t have. But you could probably just skip the tomatoes all together if you don’t have any.

      Reply
  16. Gabriel says

    July 2, 2017 at 4:09 PM

    How long do you think I can keep this in the fridge. I was hoping 2-3 days.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      July 2, 2017 at 10:49 PM

      Hi Gabriel! Once cooked, it’ll keep 4-5 days in the fridge. I’ve also frozen the leftovers for 5-6 months and it was fine! Hope that helps!

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  17. Tabitha @ Tabitha Talks Food says

    September 18, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    I’m going to have to try this. I love balsamic chicken!

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    • Kathryn says

      September 19, 2017 at 9:14 AM

      I hope you enjoy it Tabitha! 😊

      Reply
  18. Mariah says

    September 29, 2017 at 12:22 PM

    I was not sure what to do for dinner tonight and stumbled onto this recipe. I love it when I have all ingredients on hand and don’t have to make a trip to the store. It smells wonderful! Thank you for posting this!

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    • Kathryn says

      October 1, 2017 at 8:11 PM

      That’s the best, isn’t it Mariah?! I’m so glad you found this recipe at the perfect time and I hope you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  19. JENN says

    October 16, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    Can I use tomato paste instead of tomatoes?

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    • Kathryn says

      October 16, 2017 at 7:15 PM

      Hi Jenn! Tomato paste and canned diced tomatoes aren’t really interchangeable in terms of taste, texture and amount. You could just leave out the canned tomatoes. Or try 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste that would melt into the sauce, but I’m not sure how that will affect the final dish. Let me know if you try it!

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  20. Angel says

    January 30, 2018 at 4:16 PM

    was wondering if you thought cornstarch would be ok to add to thicken it a bit and maybe make the vinegar less strong? Nervous my kids may not like the taste but I’m making it anyway!

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    • Kathryn says

      January 30, 2018 at 4:32 PM

      Hi there! You could use a little cornstarch if you wanted to thicken it — it doesn’t have a ton of liquid and isn’t overly saucy, but feel free to try that. I’m not sure it would cut the vinegar flavor much, but balsamic vinegar has such a good sweetness to it that it’s not so strong for kids. You could also serve theirs without much extra sauce, which might help them. Would love to hear what you think!

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      • Angel says

        January 30, 2018 at 5:08 PM

        Thank you I will see how it looks toward the end and see if I want to try it. I do that with teriyaki chicken to make it kind of like a gravy but I don’t want to mess this up because it already smells delicious!

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  21. Beth says

    February 21, 2018 at 9:49 AM

    I need to serve 12-15 would I be able to double this recipe? I have a large slow cooker.

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    • Kathryn says

      February 21, 2018 at 1:46 PM

      Hi Beth! That’s a big crowd! Yes, I think you would be fine to double this recipe if you have a large slow cooker. Just be sure to check that the chicken breasts are cooked through (I prefer to use a meat thermometer). And if you need to stretch this a little, you can slice the chicken breasts or cut them into large chunks after they are cooked (be sure to return them to the slow cooker and get them coated in the sauce). I hope you enjoy it!

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      • Beth says

        February 22, 2018 at 10:12 AM

        Thank you! That helps

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  22. Jenny Hiller says

    April 4, 2018 at 11:30 PM

    What is the nutrition info? I’m mainly looking for the calories per serving. Thanks!

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    • Kathryn says

      April 18, 2018 at 2:41 PM

      Hi Jenny! I had to work with my tech team to figure out why the nutrition information wasn’t displaying for this recipe. They finally resolved it and it’s showing up now! It’s 269 calories/per serving for 6 servings total. Hope that helps!

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  23. rachel says

    May 5, 2018 at 2:11 PM

    This looks great! Question, do your kids like it? I’ve never made Balsalmic chicken before but having a dinner party tomorrow night and this looks divine! However we will have 4 children under the age of 5! They aren’t super picky eaters but curious how your children like it?

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    • Kathryn says

      May 6, 2018 at 1:59 PM

      Hi Rachel! My kids do like this but it does have a strong vinegar flavor, which could be a turn-off to some kids. Balsamic vinegar is a lot sweeter, so I think that helps balance the acidity, but you never know! Would love to hear if you try it!

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  24. John Wiankowski says

    August 5, 2018 at 2:06 PM

    Hello kathryn,
    I like that you use chicken breasts in your recipe. Chicken thighs I think would work well too.The choice of spices is nice.

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    • Kathryn says

      August 6, 2018 at 8:16 AM

      Thanks! And yes, chicken thighs should work well here too!

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  25. Laila says

    August 16, 2018 at 3:19 PM

    Hi there I actually have the crock pot going right now with this recipe in there!!! CANT WAIT … Just wanted to know how to do the shredded chicken instead of the whole chicken breasts. Love that idea…
    Thank you

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    • Kathryn says

      August 16, 2018 at 5:37 PM

      Hi Laila! You can just remove the chicken breasts after they are cooked and use two forks to shred it. Then return the meat to the crock pot and stir it into the juices and let it sit on warm for 10-15 minutes. Hope you enjoy it!

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  26. Paula says

    October 26, 2018 at 9:47 AM

    Hey girl! Two questions can I use sundried tomatoes instead of canned? And what do you think about adding spinach?

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    • Kathryn says

      October 26, 2018 at 1:55 PM

      Sun-dried tomatoes have a different flavor and consistency than canned tomatoes so I don’t think that would be a good substitution in this recipe. But yes to adding some spinach – great idea! I’d make the recipe as instructed, remove the chicken once it’s cooked and then add a few handfuls of spinach into the slow cooker with the sauce. You can stir in for a couple of minutes to get it to wilt down. I hope that helps!

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  27. Ashley says

    November 5, 2018 at 11:42 AM

    Hi! Can I use a raw tomato instead?

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    • Kathryn says

      November 6, 2018 at 8:56 AM

      Unfortunately, I don’t think that would work as a substitution. A fresh tomato has a different taste and texture than canned.

      Reply
  28. Jessica says

    December 3, 2018 at 1:33 PM

    I forgot to drain the tomatoes, it’s that okay?

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    • Kathryn says

      December 3, 2018 at 8:15 PM

      Hi Jessica, that’ll just add some extra liquid to the slow cooker. You can drain some off as you serve it (or use a slotted spoon) if it seems too soupy. Should still taste great – would love to hear what you think!

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  29. Vanessa says

    January 7, 2019 at 4:26 PM

    Hi. I recently made your recipe, but the sauce is too dark. I wonder what type of balsamic vinager do you use? May you tell me? Thanks.

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    • Kathryn says

      January 8, 2019 at 9:58 AM

      Hi Vanessa! I actually use and like the balsamic vinegar from Costco – it’s affordable and tasty. But also, I take my photos in specific lighting and edit them to make sure the pictures look pretty, so the colors are different than what the sauce looks like just in the slow cooker in my kitchen. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  30. Kay says

    January 21, 2019 at 3:07 PM

    Hello,

    Can you add veggies to this from the get go? Like brocolli or carrots?

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    • Kathryn says

      January 22, 2019 at 1:20 PM

      Hi! I usually make a steamed veggie on the side to go with this. You could try adding a hearty veggie – like carrots – but I think something like broccoli might get mushy in the slow cooker for that long. Generally, more tender veggies should be added towards the end of the cooking time. I hope that helps!

      Reply
  31. Helene says

    January 24, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    Love all the flavors in your chicken. Such a beautiful dish for the whole family!

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  32. Toni says

    January 25, 2019 at 12:40 AM

    This would be a sure hit for dinner!

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    • Kathryn says

      January 25, 2019 at 12:02 PM

      It sure is in our house! 🙂

      Reply
  33. Lindsay Cotter says

    January 25, 2019 at 12:02 PM

    Love a quick and easy dinner like this! Needs to happen soon for dinner!

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  34. Devyni says

    January 26, 2019 at 5:51 PM

    Could you make and freeze this ahead of time and then when ready to make thaw overnight and then place in slow cooker? We love this meal but prepping for baby and looking to make meals ahead of time 🙂

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    • Kathryn says

      January 29, 2019 at 8:59 AM

      Hi there, yes! You can certainly prep this ahead of time, freeze it, then let it thaw overnight in the fridge and just dump it in the slow cooker! I also love making batches of chili then freezing it (already cooked) so you just have to thaw and reheat it. It’s a great one to eat one-handed too when you’re holding a baby! (Here’s some of my chili recipes: https://www.familyfoodonthetable.com/?s=chili) Good luck! ❤️

      Reply
  35. Valerie says

    January 30, 2019 at 8:35 AM

    Good morning,

    I was wondering if cut up grape tomatoes could be substituted for a can of diced tomatoes. Thank you.

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    • Kathryn says

      January 30, 2019 at 8:53 PM

      Hi! I haven’t tried it that way, but since the tomatoes would cook, that could work. It might be a little less rich, since canned tomatoes have more depth of flavor, but you could certainly give it a go!

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  36. Kate says

    February 4, 2019 at 11:04 PM

    Made this tonight. It was good and so easy. Perfect for a mid-week dinner— even the 4 year old liked it.

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    • Kathryn says

      February 5, 2019 at 10:23 AM

      Yay, I’m so happy to hear that Kate! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

      Reply
  37. Lindsay Cotter says

    June 26, 2019 at 10:58 AM

    Love having more crock pot chicken dinner options!! This looks delicious! Such a time-saver dinner for busy weeknight!

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    • Kathryn says

      June 26, 2019 at 2:46 PM

      It really is! I love using my slow cooker so I can set it and forget it – and then have dinner waiting on ME! 😊

      Reply
  38. Casey says

    July 29, 2019 at 11:47 AM

    I did this in the Instant Pot! I halved a lot of grape tomatoes (I didn’t have canned) and added a can of artichokes (drained). I also did not add chicken broth and shredded my chicken when finished. Served over brown rice. Very good!

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    • Kathryn Doherty says

      July 30, 2019 at 12:48 PM

      Oh that’s so good to know it worked in the Instant Pot! And love the subs/additions you made – yum! Thanks so much for sharing Casey! 😊

      Reply
  39. Marcy says

    February 16, 2020 at 6:16 PM

    Yummy and so easy!! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty says

      February 17, 2020 at 5:06 PM

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it Marcy! 😊

      Reply
  40. Elizabeth says

    June 3, 2020 at 11:52 AM

    This sounds delicious! I was just curious, do you think this would work as an instant pot recipe or not? If so, what time modifications would you suggest? Can’t wait to make this either way! Thanks!!

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    • Kathryn Doherty says

      June 4, 2020 at 8:07 AM

      Hi Elizabeth! I think this would definitely work in the Instant Pot. I haven’t made this particular recipe that way, but I think if you cooked it on high pressure for 10 minutes, it’d be done (that’s the standard time for fresh chicken breasts; it’s 12-15 if they are frozen). Would love to hear if you try it!

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