Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken Thighs

WW Recipe of the Day: Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken Thighs
(172 calories | *4 WW SmartPoints)

We really like chicken thighs cooked in the slow cooker. They turn out much more moist and tender than chicken breasts – like these low carb slow cooked balsamic chicken thighs.

Low-Carb Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken Thighs

The WW Points value is a little higher for chicken thighs, but I think it’s worth it. Life is too short to eat dry, stringy chicken, which can happen easily if you cook chicken breasts too long in the slow cooker.

Needless to say, I’m always on the lookout for simple, delicious crock pot chicken thigh recipes.

The Skinny on Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken Thighs

This recipe for gluten-free Balsamic Chicken Thighs couldn’t be simpler or more Weight Watchers friendly.

Just season your chicken well with your favorite spice blend (I like Montreal Chicken Seasoning) and pop them in the slow cooker. Then drizzle on balsamic vinegar and let them cook until tender.

If you want to pretty them up for serving, arrange the thighs on a platter and garnish with chopped fresh tomatoes and basil, creating a bruschetta effect.

According to my calculations, each serving has just 172 calories, *4 Weight Watchers PointsPlus, *4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints. Enjoy!

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Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken Thighs

These crock pot balsamic chicken thighs couldn't be simpler or more delicious.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time6 hrs

Total Time6 hrs 10 mins

Servings (adjustable): 4

Calories: 172

Author: Martha | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 5 ounces each)
• 1 - 2 teaspoons Montreal Chicken Seasoning
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (for garnish if desired)
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped tomatoes (for garnish if desired)

Instructions

• Ideal slow cooker size: 1-1/2 to 2-Quart.
• Grease slow cooker.
• Season the chicken thighs all over with Montreal chicken seasoning or other seasoning of your choice.
• Place the chicken in the slow cooker and pour in the balsamic vinegar.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or until the chicken thighs are tender when pierced with a fork.
• To serve, place on a platter, drizzle with juices from the crock pot. Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and basil if desired.

Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 thigh (5 ounces)

Weight Watchers PointsPlus: *4

Weight Watchers SmartPoints: *4

Weight Watchers Freestyle SmartPoints: *4

Nutrition Facts

Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken Thighs

Amount Per Serving (1 thigh)

Calories 172 Calories from Fat 51

% Daily Value*

Fat 5.7g9%

Carbohydrates 1.2g0%

Fiber 0g0%

Protein 27.7g55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 5-ingredient balsamic chicken, gluten-free balsamic chicken, low carb balsamic chicken

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*PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT Weight Watchers Zero Points fruits and vegetables using the WW Recipe Builder.

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