Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken – Easy flavorful shredded balsamic chicken cooked in the crock pot and ready for so many dishes like wraps and sandwiches.
Hey guys! Hope you had a great weekend. We stayed pretty busy. I spent my Saturday morning at the pediatricians office for my youngest, and I’ll be going back this morning. He has two ear infections, and I think he is having a reaction to his antibiotic. He has already had a pretty bad reaction to another one a few months ago.
I know that sometimes it takes a while for the medicine to build up in their system. I was scared to give him another dose last night not knowing if the reaction would then be worse after a third dose. Poor baby. He is just so sensitive to so many things. For those of you who do not know, I have a severe peanut allergy. So I’m constantly on pins and needles wondering if he will have a severe reaction to something too. So I’m very hesitant about trying new things, and we will be going back to the doctor this morning.
Hopefully the rest of the week will go smoother.
This Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken could totally help out with that. It is so easy and packed with flavor. This week I’ll also be sharing a few recipes that you can make with it like wraps and sandwiches. It is so wonderful because it slowly cooks in this fantastic balsamic marinade. You can even use FROZEN chicken breasts. This is such a quick one to whip up in the morning before heading out the door.
I’ll be back later this week to share a few recipes we made with it! Have a happy Monday!
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts ( can be frozen-see recipe)
- 1 3/4 tsp creole seasoning or seasoned salt
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Italian dressing
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in slow cooker.
- Season with 3/4 tsp creole seasoning.
- In a small bowl, mix balsamic, Italian dressing, 1 tsp creole seasoning, garlic, and brown sugar. Pour this over the chicken breasts.
- Cook on high for 4 hours.
- You can also use frozen chicken breasts and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours.
- Once chicken is done, shred it with two forks and let set in sauce until ready to serve. This is perfect for sandwiches and wraps.
Looking for some great ways to use it?
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Sandwich
Hot-Pressed Chicken Caprese Wrap
Looking for other slow cooker ideas?
Sounds like a delicious and easy dinner! I love easy recipes in the slow cooker.
Two ear infections? Poor little guy. 🙁 I hope he starts to feel better soon!
I love how simple this chicken is! I especially like that you can even use frozen chicken breasts. I never plan ahead so that’s great for me!
This looks delish and so easy! I really hope your little one feels better soon. It’s so hard on them (and mama!) when they don’t feel good!
Aw! I hope your little guy feels better soon! This Balsamic Chicken looks like the perfect comfort food for days like that!
I had me at balsamic .. then you said slow cooker! Girl.. looks like the perfect meal that will keep giving and giving all week long! Love it!
Do you use bone in or boneless chicken breasts or does it matter?
Sounds good
Hope the little one bounces back quickly
Hi Terri! I use boneless chicken breasts. Sorry I should have been more clear on the recipe. Thanks for visiting!!
Slow cooker recipes definitely make hectic days easier! I’m a big, big fan of quick, healthy slow cooker recipes! And I just love this one – so quick and easy, and so many great layers of flavor! It looks fabulous, and I’m definitely pinning it to save and to share! I hope your little guy feels much better soon! 😀
I love this because its so versatile…you can use your chicken in so many different ways! It’s definitely going on the fall menu!
I hope the little one feels better soon! This chicken though…anything slow cooker has my name written all over it! Pinned!
Hi Jaren, Just wondering if this recipe is 2 whole chicken breasts (four halves)?
Hi Kalyn! I used 2 chicken breast halves.
Delicious! I’m all about my slow cooker and balsamic so I know I would adore this!
I have a pork roast I am contemplating using in this recipe. Think it will be good?
Lisa,
Hi Lisa! Yes, I think that will work great! Enjoy and thanks for visiting!
What if you don’t have Italian dressing?? Any recommendations??
Hi Rachel! I haven’t tried to make it without the salad dressing as it is a key ingredient in the marinade. You can maybe try increasing the balsamic liquid and adding some garlic powder, onion powder, and any other spices you like. I also like to keep an Italian dressing seasoning packet on hand too. If you have one of those you could season with a tablespoon of that as well. Thanks for visiting!
I love slow cooker recipes and this one really looks wonderful! The chicken looks so tender, almost like a pulled pork. Can’t wait to try – thanks for sharing!
Thanks Wayne! I love this recipe!
How many does this recipe serve?
I usually make it for sandwiches or wraps. You can make about 4 of those with it. Thanks for visiting!
Is the Italian dressing dry mix or liquid dressing?
Hi Heather! It’s the liquid kind. Have a great day and thanks for visiting!
Hi! I just tried this and it was great!! so easy!! I’m trying to add a little cornstarch slurry now at the end to see if it thickens the sauce a bit, but the chicken is great!!! Thank you!