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Balsamic Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms
Andrew Fowler

Balsamic Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz cremini mushrooms thickly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar divided
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper; brown in olive oil over medium-high heat 3 minutes per side.
  2. Put mushrooms, onion, and garlic in a 6-quart slow cooker; lay chicken on top.
  3. Whisk broth with 1/4 cup balsamic and Worcestershire; pour around chicken.
  4. Cover; cook on low 3 1/2 to 4 hours until breasts reach 165°F.
  5. Transfer chicken to a board; slice across grain.
  6. Whisk cornstarch and cold water; stir into mushroom liquid. Cook on high 8 minutes.
  7. Stir in remaining balsamic; return sliced chicken just long enough to coat.