I love planning ahead and making slow cooker meals! They’re such a great reward at the end of the day and require so little effort to throw together. I can’t wait to try this combo, Erin.
Hi Julius! This chicken would be fabulous with any green vegetable you enjoy, such as green beans, or yes a salad. It also tastes great served with brown rice or polenta (my favorite).
Hi! First time commenter here. I found your blog via Dessert for Two. I made this recipe last week and LOVED it! I am definitely keeping it. Thanks so much for creating a “no-pre-cook” required slow cooker recipe!!!! The flavor/sauce is amazing!!!
Stefanie, it’s so great to hear from you, and I’m so happy you found my blog! Thanks for trying this recipe, and letting me know how it turned out. Hearing from readers who make my recipes is one of my favorite parts about blogging, and I’m thrilled you enjoyed it!
Hi Dee! I’m so glad you like the look of this recipe. I’ve never used bone-in chicken in the slow cooker, but I see no reason why it shouldn’t work (though your cooking time will be impacted–it will need longer.) As far as the name of my blog, there’s actually a story behind it. If you’d like to read more about me, what I’m about, and how my blog got it’s name, I have all the juicy details on my About page: http://www.thelawstudentswife.com/about-2/, as well as my FAQ page: http://www.thelawstudentswife.com/faqs/
Erin, I made this the other night and really enjoyed it. My husband and I are on a weight-loss journey, so this recipe is perfect! Thanks for your blog.
Hi Shari! I am so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed this recipe. Thank you so much for taking time to let me know. Hearing from readers who try what I post never fails to make my day!!! Best wishes to you both :-)
I’ve made this a few times now and I have to say it’s my absolute favorite slow-cooker recipe!! So so easy and the flavors taste like I’ve been slaving away in the kitchen all day! I serve it with a fresh mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil salad and brown rice. Love it!!!!
Hi Kristy! I know this isn’t the answer you want to hear, but I think that chicken breasts would definitely dry out after that amount of time. If you have a slow cooker that would automatically switch to “keep a warm” when the time expires, you might be able to get away with it with chicken thighs, but even then, I think it would risk being dry. I know this isn’t the news you were hoping for, but I really want it to turn out for you!
Hey Erin! Thank you so much for the recipe. I made it last night and think I may have taken a wrong turn somewhere- the chicken ended up tasting wonderful, but we had to shread it with a fork to eat it, and it almost had a stew-y taste to it. Was I supposed to drain the tomatoes before I put them in the crock pot? I left the chicken for 2 hours and 45 minutes on high, so maybe I left it in a tad too long? Either way, thank you for the recipe :)
Hi Carrie, It sounds like your slow cooker might just be especially powerful! The texture of the chicken is related to the cook time, so it sounds like yours must have been done early. I’m glad the recipe still tasted great! It’s normal to have a fair amount of liquid at the bottom (which is why I suggest spooning the tomatoes with a slotted spoon). Next time, I’d just try checking the chicken earlier.
I’m prepping meals for the freezer before baby #2 comes. And came across your page and my favorite flavors in this recipe. I am wondering if you could put unfrozen chicken and the sauce in a bag to freeze then throw in the crockpot frozen? Or do you think that would marinate too long for the flavors?
Hi Jackie,
I think that would work just fine! I’d suggest thawing the bag in the fridge overnight, then putting it in the crockpot once it’s thawed. I think that will help it cook more evenly. Congrats on your baby to be, and I hope you love the recipe!
Hi Kate, you can omit the dried basil when cooking, then sprinkle on as much fresh on as you like afterwards! If you need more ideas, you can also check out more recipes featuring basil here! :)
This was super good! I only had half the balsamic vinegar needed for the recipe… :c It was still pretty good even without that and I bet next time I try it, with better preparation! So easy and so tasty!
Victoria, I am afraid I’ve never tried! I love making chicken in the Instant Pot, but think it would turn the tomatoes into a sauce under the intense pressure. If you’d like to experiment, I’d suggest you reference some articles online about converting slow cooker recipes to the IP and see if that helps. If you decide to play around, I’d love to hear how it goes!
How could something so simple be so utterly delicious? It permeated the house with a lovely aroma affording is a Proustian nose gay of the senses. I served with roasted yukon potatoes and a medley of Italian squash and green beans. A perfect summer meal! Thank you!
This looks so great, but is there any possibility you could convert it to an electric pressure cooker recipe? That would be amazing. Sometimes I just don’t think far ahead enough for a Monday meal and am searching for a recipe about 5pm.
I made this for my book club this week. Came home from school, put it in the crockpot and had it ready to serve by 6:30! I served it over egg noodles which I had stirred creme fraiche into (since I had it on hand and it needed using up) with a sprinkle of mozzarella over the noodles and then again over the chicken and sauce. The ladies all thought it was yummy and asked for the recipe; I said this lovely lady named Erin sent me emails every day with recipes to try! So you may have a few new followers! Thank you for your ideas— I am loving the website.
I did not follow the times closely enough and over-cooked my chicken, which was disappointing…. We liked this recipe and will probably use it again. I think next time I will double the amount of the tomato/onion mix! We liked the vegetable part of this dish much more than the chicken itself (but this is probably more indicative of my over-cooking it than it is of the recipe.)
I love planning ahead and making slow cooker meals! They’re such a great reward at the end of the day and require so little effort to throw together. I can’t wait to try this combo, Erin.
What’s a good side for this? Besides salad?
Hi Julius! This chicken would be fabulous with any green vegetable you enjoy, such as green beans, or yes a salad. It also tastes great served with brown rice or polenta (my favorite).
This may sound silly, but should the chicken be defrosted before putting in?
Not silly at all! Yes, defrosted first :-)
Hi! First time commenter here. I found your blog via Dessert for Two. I made this recipe last week and LOVED it! I am definitely keeping it. Thanks so much for creating a “no-pre-cook” required slow cooker recipe!!!! The flavor/sauce is amazing!!!
Stefanie, it’s so great to hear from you, and I’m so happy you found my blog! Thanks for trying this recipe, and letting me know how it turned out. Hearing from readers who make my recipes is one of my favorite parts about blogging, and I’m thrilled you enjoyed it!
Hi Dee! I’m so glad you like the look of this recipe. I’ve never used bone-in chicken in the slow cooker, but I see no reason why it shouldn’t work (though your cooking time will be impacted–it will need longer.) As far as the name of my blog, there’s actually a story behind it. If you’d like to read more about me, what I’m about, and how my blog got it’s name, I have all the juicy details on my About page: http://www.thelawstudentswife.com/about-2/, as well as my FAQ page: http://www.thelawstudentswife.com/faqs/
Erin, I made this the other night and really enjoyed it. My husband and I are on a weight-loss journey, so this recipe is perfect! Thanks for your blog.
Hi Shari! I am so happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed this recipe. Thank you so much for taking time to let me know. Hearing from readers who try what I post never fails to make my day!!! Best wishes to you both :-)
I’ve made this a few times now and I have to say it’s my absolute favorite slow-cooker recipe!! So so easy and the flavors taste like I’ve been slaving away in the kitchen all day! I serve it with a fresh mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil salad and brown rice. Love it!!!!
Alexa, I am thrilled to hear this! Thank you so much for taking time to let me know. Have a wonderful day!
Do you think if it cooked on low for 9 hrs it would still come out ok? Looks amazing!
Hi Kristy! I know this isn’t the answer you want to hear, but I think that chicken breasts would definitely dry out after that amount of time. If you have a slow cooker that would automatically switch to “keep a warm” when the time expires, you might be able to get away with it with chicken thighs, but even then, I think it would risk being dry. I know this isn’t the news you were hoping for, but I really want it to turn out for you!
Hey Erin! Thank you so much for the recipe. I made it last night and think I may have taken a wrong turn somewhere- the chicken ended up tasting wonderful, but we had to shread it with a fork to eat it, and it almost had a stew-y taste to it. Was I supposed to drain the tomatoes before I put them in the crock pot? I left the chicken for 2 hours and 45 minutes on high, so maybe I left it in a tad too long? Either way, thank you for the recipe :)
Hi Carrie, It sounds like your slow cooker might just be especially powerful! The texture of the chicken is related to the cook time, so it sounds like yours must have been done early. I’m glad the recipe still tasted great! It’s normal to have a fair amount of liquid at the bottom (which is why I suggest spooning the tomatoes with a slotted spoon). Next time, I’d just try checking the chicken earlier.
Hi Erin, I’m wondering if you can use fresh grape tomatoes in place of canned diced tomatoes? I would appreciate an answer from you.
Sincerely Millie
Hi Millie! While I haven’t tried it myself, it would likely work. If you decide to experiment, let me know how it goes!
I tried this one Oh so Good ! Ty
Made this for dinner tonight. We couldn’t stop eating it. This dish is so good. I already recommended it to friends.
Hooooooray Bonnie! I am so happy to hear that. THANK YOU!
I’m prepping meals for the freezer before baby #2 comes. And came across your page and my favorite flavors in this recipe. I am wondering if you could put unfrozen chicken and the sauce in a bag to freeze then throw in the crockpot frozen? Or do you think that would marinate too long for the flavors?
Hi Jackie,
I think that would work just fine! I’d suggest thawing the bag in the fridge overnight, then putting it in the crockpot once it’s thawed. I think that will help it cook more evenly. Congrats on your baby to be, and I hope you love the recipe!
We have a ton of fresh basil that needs to be used. Can you substitute fresh basil for the dried? If so, how much?
Thanks!
Hi Kate, you can omit the dried basil when cooking, then sprinkle on as much fresh on as you like afterwards! If you need more ideas, you can also check out more recipes featuring basil here! :)
This was super good! I only had half the balsamic vinegar needed for the recipe… :c It was still pretty good even without that and I bet next time I try it, with better preparation! So easy and so tasty!
So happy you enjoyed the recipe Jessi! Thank you so much for taking time to leave this kind comment. I hope you enjoy it the next time around too!
Do you think this could work in the instant pot? Do you have any thoughts on cooking it in that?
Thanks!
Victoria, I am afraid I’ve never tried! I love making chicken in the Instant Pot, but think it would turn the tomatoes into a sauce under the intense pressure. If you’d like to experiment, I’d suggest you reference some articles online about converting slow cooker recipes to the IP and see if that helps. If you decide to play around, I’d love to hear how it goes!
How could something so simple be so utterly delicious? It permeated the house with a lovely aroma affording is a Proustian nose gay of the senses. I served with roasted yukon potatoes and a medley of Italian squash and green beans. A perfect summer meal! Thank you!
Harry, I’m glad to hear it was a hit! Thanks for sharing this review.
Was very good. I did add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of sun dried tomatoes. I also omitted the onion, since I am allergic.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Pat! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
This looks so great, but is there any possibility you could convert it to an electric pressure cooker recipe? That would be amazing. Sometimes I just don’t think far ahead enough for a Monday meal and am searching for a recipe about 5pm.
Thank you!
Hi Barb! Great idea, I’ll look into it!
I made this for my book club this week. Came home from school, put it in the crockpot and had it ready to serve by 6:30! I served it over egg noodles which I had stirred creme fraiche into (since I had it on hand and it needed using up) with a sprinkle of mozzarella over the noodles and then again over the chicken and sauce. The ladies all thought it was yummy and asked for the recipe; I said this lovely lady named Erin sent me emails every day with recipes to try! So you may have a few new followers! Thank you for your ideas— I am loving the website.
Hi Dana! That makes me so happy! Thank you!
I did not follow the times closely enough and over-cooked my chicken, which was disappointing…. We liked this recipe and will probably use it again. I think next time I will double the amount of the tomato/onion mix! We liked the vegetable part of this dish much more than the chicken itself (but this is probably more indicative of my over-cooking it than it is of the recipe.)
Hi Michaela! Hope it turns out better for you next time! Thanks for you feedback!