Crockpot Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe
This Crockpot Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms recipe features tender, juicy chicken slow-cooked in a flavorful balsamic vinegar sauce with savory mushrooms, onions, and herbs. It’s an easy, hands-off meal perfect for busy days, combining rich tangy and sweet notes with comforting warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Other
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare and Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts or thighs on each side for about 2 minutes until lightly browned. This step is optional but enhances the flavor of the dish.
- Assemble Ingredients in Crockpot: Transfer the seared chicken to the crockpot. Add the sliced mushrooms, thinly sliced onion, and minced garlic evenly on top of the chicken.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add Sauce and Cook: Pour the balsamic sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of the cooking time.
- Serve and Garnish: Once cooked, spoon the chicken with mushrooms and sauce onto plates and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful crockpot meal!
Notes
- Searing the chicken is optional but adds depth of flavor.
- You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on preference; thighs will be more tender and juicy.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your crockpot’s temperature variations.
- Thickening the sauce with cornstarch is optional but recommended if you prefer a gravy-like consistency.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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