Description

This slow cooker chicken dish is packed with flavor from juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner. The chicken turns tender and soaks up all the bright, fresh flavors as it cooks low and slow.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish)

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional, for extra flavor)

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Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, onion, chicken broth, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped basil and balsamic vinegar (if using).

Serve warm, garnished with extra basil. Great over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.

Notes

Add spinach or zucchini in the last hour of cooking for extra veggies.
This dish stores well and tastes even better the next day.

Use bone-in chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat – just adjust cooking time slightly