Description
This Slow Cooker Summer Peach Chicken & Basil recipe is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for a light and fresh summer meal. The tender chicken cooks slowly with juicy peaches, onions, and aromatic basil, creating a deliciously unique dish.
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 (plus more for marinating the peaches)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
For the Peaches:
- 6 medium peaches, sliced (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup tightly packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the sliced onions in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Stir in peach slices from 4 peaches.
- Cook the Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, then nestle into the peach-onion mixture, ensuring they are covered. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-5 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare the Peaches: Dice the remaining peaches and marinate with salt, balsamic vinegar, and sugar. Set aside.
- Finish the Dish: Shred or dice the cooked chicken. Drain half the liquid from the slow cooker, then add chicken, butter, and marinated peaches. Stir to combine.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the peach marinade.
- For a spicier kick, serve with hot sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Chicken, Peaches, Basil, Summer Recipes
