Tomato Balsamic Chicken

Name: Tomato Balsamic Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots; 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Hot cooked orzo

I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I both appreciate having a go-to dinner that's easy, homemade and delicious. —Anne Colvin, Chicago, Illinois

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked orzo

Directions

Place carrots and shallots in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker; top with chicken. In a bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth; stir in tomatoes, vinegar, oil, garlic and seasonings. Pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and carrots are tender, 6-8 hours.
Remove chicken; cool slightly. Discard bay leaf and, if desired, skim fat from carrot mixture.
Remove chicken from bones; shred slightly with two forks. Return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve with orzo.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup chicken mixture: 235 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Slow Cooker Tomato Balsamic Chicken in Simple & Delicious December/January 2017

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deckerroad

Mar 25, 2018

I made this yesterday and my husband and I both liked it. I used boneless chicken breast instead of thighs since that's what I had, and yellow onion instead of shallots. The only thing I would do differently is either cut back on the liquid or thicken it some before serving. The chicken was very moist and we liked the light balsamic flavor. Definitely a keeper!
JCV4

Feb 10, 2018

I thought this was a good recipe, but I would have liked more balsamic flavor. I'll add more next time.
nbagnall

Dec 16, 2016

Found this to be bland, had to add add'l spice and even some "hot salt". The chicken was moist and easy to shred, but that's as good as I can go here.