Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Caprese

By Shawn

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 bayleaf
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 small red onion, diced
• Shredded mozzarella cheese, for serving
• Thinly sliced fresh basil, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

1. Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Place chicken on top of oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, garlic, bayleaf, basil, and onion. Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, 5 to 6 hours on low heat or 2 1/2 to 3 hours on high heat, depending upon your slow cooker.
3. Transfer the chicken to a plate, then with a slotted spoon, scoop the tomato-balsamic slow cooker sauce over the chicken. Top with mozzarella and fresh basil.