Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Juicy Crockpot Caprese Chicken Delight
This delightful Crockpot Caprese Chicken is perfect for summer meals, combining fresh flavors and minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Add cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional basil if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in balsamic vinegar for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a side of crusty bread or over pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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