n & Basil + More Easy Summer Slow Cooker Recipe
This Slow Cooker Summer Peach Chicken & Basil recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken cooked with sweet peaches, aromatic basil, and a hint of balsamic vinegar. The slow cooker does all the work to create a flavorful and juicy dish that’s perfect for a summer meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on low or 3-5 hours on high
- Total Time: Approximately 6 hours
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium yellow onion, very thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Peaches:
- 6 medium peaches, sliced (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup tightly packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Hot sauce for serving, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the sliced onions in the slow cooker, season with salt, garlic powder, and balsamic vinegar. Add peach slices.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, nestle it into the peach-onion mixture, and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-5 hours.
- Prepare the Peaches: Dice remaining peaches, marinate with balsamic vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Finish and Serve: Shred or dice the cooked chicken, mix with marinated peaches, and fresh basil. Serve over rice, buns, or bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 320 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 12g
- Sodium: Approximately 700mg
- Fat: Approximately 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Summer, Peach, Chicken, Basil, Easy, Recipe
