Balsamic Chicken

Serves 4

The balsamic vinegar not only gives this dish wonderful flavor but the acid in it also tenderizes the chicken as it cooks.

Prep: 10 minutes

Slow Cook: 3 hours (low)

Total: 3 hours 10 minutes

• 1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

In a 3½- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine the chicken, shallots, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper flakes. Turn the chicken to coat. Pour the cider and vinegar over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.

Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Strain the cooking liquid. Top the chicken with the tomatoes and parsley. Drizzle with additional balsamic vinegar and the cooking liquid and serve.