5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
Simple slow cooker chicken tossed with chunky salsa and balsamic vinegar. Shred the cooked chicken and return to the sauce before serving.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 poundsboneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 16 ounceschunky salsajar
- 1/2 cupbalsamic vinegar
- 2 mediumcloves of garlic minced, (optional)
- Salt to taste, optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Place 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible.
- Pour 16 ounces chunky salsa over the chicken, then add 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar. Add 2 medium cloves of garlic, minced (optional).
- Gently stir to distribute the salsa, balsamic, and garlic over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
- Confirm the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C or no pink in the center).
- Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred with two forks; return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Taste and add salt to taste (optional) before serving.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Forks
- Cutting Board
Notes
Notes
TIP: This recipe makes delicious tacos or burritos. If desired, add additional garnishes, i.e., lettuce and cheese. Also, makes great sandwiches when served on buns.
TIP: This recipe makes delicious tacos or burritos. If desired, add additional garnishes, i.e., lettuce and cheese. Also, makes great sandwiches when served on buns.