Balsamic Dijon Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe

tattoosandheels
tattoosandheels Posts: 66 Member
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Ladies and gents, I did a little experiment with the slow cooker, and it was a big hit. My mom loved it, and I think it was pretty delish!

Feel free to go by taste and switch things up if you'd like:

4 Frozen Chicken Breasts (no need to unthaw)
2/3 Cup Veggie Stock
3 Tblspn Dijon Mustard
1 Whole Avacado, Mashed (adds a creamy texture and a GOOD fat)
2 teaspn dried basil
1/2 teaspn red chili flakes (for a little heat, I'd probably add more next time though)
1 teaspn dried oregano
1 Tblspn minced garlic (I used jarred)
2 Tblspn Honey (use more if you want a sweeter 'gravy')
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 yellow onion
1 cup mushrooms (I used a can cause thats all we had, but fresh would be good)
1 bell pepper - red
Salt & Pepper (to test)

Go ahead and add more veggies if you want, Im sure broccoli would be good too! I was just working with what I had, and my culinary school experience, lol!

Before adding the chicken to the crockpot, mix all of the other ingredients together. I tested the taste and adjusted any flavorings (salt, pepper, honey) Keep in mind, as it reduces, the balsamic vinegar will become a little less acidic) Once the flavors are to what you like, plop the frozen chicken on in there, set on low for 3-4 hours. Once the chicken defrosted some in the pot, I poked each breast with a small knife to ensure the marinade went into the chicken. It came out so tender and yummy!! The 'gravy' should come up to nearly cover the chicken. IF IT DOESNT ADD MORE STOCK. You can always thicken it at the end. It will be a little watery, but will reduce down in time.

once done, I added about 2-3 Tblspns of flour to thicken the gravy up some. Serve it over couscous, brown rice, or quinoa. I had mine with a small serving of mashed potatoes (becase we didnt have rice or couscous), still yummy!

Enjoy. tell me what ya'll think! Let me know if you altered it. Friend me!

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  • anthophora
    anthophora Posts: 74 Member
    This looks fantastic...I am looking for good slow cooker recipes.
  • tattoosandheels
    tattoosandheels Posts: 66 Member
    This looks fantastic...I am looking for good slow cooker recipes.


    Thanks! It was very good. I kinda winged it when I made it yesterday. You can adjust it any way you'd like! It came out very good. Next time I'll have it with a little bit of couscous and maybe a couple spears of asparagus.
  • bcumak
    bcumak Posts: 18 Member
    Looks great! Can't wait to try)
  • DMC7650
    DMC7650 Posts: 17 Member
    Sounds delicious! Will try it.
  • curlygirly80
    curlygirly80 Posts: 176
    Sounds so good! Gonna try it tomorrow
  • espi180
    espi180 Posts: 80 Member
    Mmm Mmm Mmm! Gotta try this!
  • jetaylor63
    jetaylor63 Posts: 80 Member
    This sounds good. What could you use instead of avocado? That's something I would never have around.
  • iryshjones
    iryshjones Posts: 79 Member
    sounds delicious!!!!!!
  • tattoosandheels
    tattoosandheels Posts: 66 Member
    This sounds good. What could you use instead of avocado? That's something I would never have around.



    the avacado isn't 100% needed. I just added it to make it a little thicker and add nutrient value to it. you can just thicken it out at the end with corn starch or flour... Or if you have cauliflour, boil it and blend it to a smooth puree and add it to thicken it a little in place of the avacado.
  • beccadaniixox
    beccadaniixox Posts: 542 Member
    This sounds sooo good!! :)
    I gotta try this!
  • bimpski
    bimpski Posts: 176 Member
    bump
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Bump. :happy:
  • Its_Nat
    Its_Nat Posts: 184 Member
    Ohhhh I lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve this recipe - so gonna try it! My fave flavours of all time!
  • Ashleigh1987
    Ashleigh1987 Posts: 5
    Thanks for the recipe! This looks amazing!
  • november03
    november03 Posts: 205 Member
    sounds delish! will have to try......... =)
  • mmuzzatti
    mmuzzatti Posts: 704 Member
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  • beverlyl64
    beverlyl64 Posts: 381
    Sounds good, can't wait to try it.

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  • babymaddux
    babymaddux Posts: 209 Member
    sounds really good! i'll have to paleo-fy it (no flour, rice etc) but this is going to be on my weekend cooking list :)
  • Jaytee79
    Jaytee79 Posts: 237 Member
    Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
  • lovep90x
    lovep90x Posts: 65 Member
    This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing :)
  • brianfr143
    brianfr143 Posts: 3
    Sounds pretty good....might give it a try this weekend...any idea what the calorie count per serving is? (I know I can enter it myself but if it's too high I probably won't bother)
  • liya368
    liya368 Posts: 122 Member
    Thanks!! Hopefully I will try it soon.
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
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  • daisiemae123
    daisiemae123 Posts: 277 Member
    Can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing.
  • tattoosandheels
    tattoosandheels Posts: 66 Member
    Sounds pretty good....might give it a try this weekend...any idea what the calorie count per serving is? (I know I can enter it myself but if it's too high I probably won't bother)


    honestly I didn't check it out.
    I don't think it would be TOO high. The sauce is mainly stock, 3 TBLspn Mustard, and vinegar. Added veggies and honey ( a natural sugar). I didn't really add anything too awful.
  • kko64
    kko64 Posts: 23 Member
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  • cheryl117
    cheryl117 Posts: 27
    How do I add foods such as these in my diary ?? Foods that are not in data
  • DebraYvonne
    DebraYvonne Posts: 632 Member
    definitely on my list to try!
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