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Plated slow cooker balsamic chicken served over gnocchi.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken with tender gnocchi and fresh tomato basil topping. An easy, family-friendly weeknight dinner.
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Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 592 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker / crock pot
  • Small bowl (for salad)
  • Meat thermometer (to check internal temperature)
  • Cutting board + knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Skinless chicken breasts high-protein base that shreds beautifully after slow cooking
  • 1 cup Balsamic vinaigrette
  • 17.5 oz Gnocchi pillowy pasta that soaks up the savory balsamic sauce perfectly
  • 10.5 oz Cherry tomatoes juicy topping that adds brightness and balance
  • 1 Garlic clove fresh flavor to the tomato salad
  • 3-4 Fresh basil leaves herby finish that pairs perfectly with balsamic
  • ¼ cup Feta crumbles salty contrast to the sweet balsamic notes
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic glaze
  • Salt & black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Slow Cook the Chicken- Add chicken and balsamic vinaigrette to your slow cooker (crock pot).Cook on high heat for 2–3 hours or on low heat for 3–4 hours. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F for best results.
  • Add Gnocchi - About 30 minutes before serving shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker. Add the gnocchi and let it cook for 20–30 minutes until tender. The gnocchi soaks up that savory sauce and becomes incredibly flavorful.
  • Make the Salad - In a small bowl, combine: cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt & pepper, basil, feta. Toss together and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  • Serve- Spoon the balsamic chicken and gnocchi into bowls and top with the fresh tomato salad. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 592kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 31gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1198mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 453IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 5mg
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