TOMATO BALSAMIC CHICKEN

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I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I both appreciate having a go-to dinner that's easy, homemade and delicious. -Anne Colvin, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked orzo

Steps:

Place carrots and shallots in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker; top with chicken. In a bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth; stir in tomatoes, vinegar, oil, garlic and seasonings. Pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and carrots are tender, 6-8 hours., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Discard bay leaf and, if desired, skim fat from carrot mixture., Remove chicken from bones; shred slightly with two forks. Return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve with orzo. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges