5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Balsamic Chicken

YIELD 6 servings

ACTIVE TIME 15 min

TOTAL TIME 4 hour 15 min

INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 12)

• 1 1/4 cups balsamic vinaigrette dressing

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic

• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered

• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken thighs in slow cooker, layering if necessary. Top with 1/2 cup of the dressing, and sprinkle with garlic; refrigerate remaining dressing for later. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).

1. Remove chicken to rimmed serving dish, and discard cooking liquid. To serve, drizzle remaining 3/4 cup dressing over chicken; top with tomatoes and basil.

NUTRITION

Calories 340 Total Fat 18g Saturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 180mg Sodium 670mg Potassium 380mg Total Carbohydrate 4g Dietary Fiber 0g Sugars 1g Protein 39g