Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken

**originally posted on WGLR.com on 12-1-14**

This week's recipe is so so sooooooo simple! And so so sooooooo delicious! I served it with mashed potatoes and gravy, but it is so versatile that it could be served in many different ways, like with pasta, veggies, tacos, gyros or even on a salad. It is Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken, and you probably have all the ingredients needed already in your kitchen. I did! It smells delicious while cooking too :)

CROCK POT BALSAMIC CHICKEN

• 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, bone-in or out, your choice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp dried minced onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 pinch fresh chopped parsley (if desired)

Combine the garlic powder, basil, salt, pepper & minced onion in a bowl. Spread it over the chicken pieces, on both sides.  pour olive oil and the garlic on the bottom of your crock pot, and add chicken on top. Pour the balsamic vinegar over the chicken. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours.