Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken is a simple recipe that requires minimal prep and will have you pulling out your slow cooker on a weekly basis!
Servings: 2
Calories: 865kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple jelly
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 chicken bouillon cube, or 1 teaspoon ground bouillon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- Fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, whisk together the apple jelly, apple juice, water, balsamic vinegar, chicken bouillon, garlic power, salt, thyme, paprika and pepper. Add the chicken breasts, turning once to coat.
- Set the slow cooker to high for 3 hours.
- Melt butter in a small bowl, whisking in cornstarch. Stir into slow cooker mixture to thicken the sauce. Continue cooking on low for 15 minutes.
- During the final 10-15 minutes of cooking, prepare the orzo pasta according to package instructions.
- Serve hot over orzo and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 865kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 1191mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg