Flavorful Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken with Cilantro Rice
This Flavorful Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken is an easy, delicious meal designed for those on a Weight Watchers journey. Bursting with flavors, it combines tender chicken breasts marinated in a rich blend of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, infused with fresh garlic and cilantro. Perfect for meal prep, this dish yields generous servings ideal for lunches throughout the week. Paired with quick-cooking rice, this one-dish meal is both satisfying and nourishing, making it a fantastic option for busy days. Prep everything you need, set it, and let the slow cooker do the work for a wholesome meal that the whole family will love!
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Servings
240
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
chicken breasts
4 (boneless and skinless)
balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup
soy sauce
1 tablespoon
Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon
fresh garlic cloves
4 large (minced)
fresh cilantro
1/2 cup (chopped)
low-fat cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) can
quick cooking rice
2 cups
Instructions
1
Begin by placing the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
2
In a separate bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic cloves, and chopped fresh cilantro. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
3
Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
4
Once the chicken is done, remove it from the crock pot and cut it into bite-sized chunks.
5
Return the chicken to the sauce in the crock pot.
6
Stir in 2 cups of quick-cooking rice, ensuring it’s well-coated in the sauce.
7
Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the rice is fluffy and has absorbed the delicious sauce.
Nutrition Information
4g
Fat
20g
Carbs
26g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main dish in this recipe?
The main dish is Flavorful Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken with Cilantro Rice.
Is this recipe suitable for Weight Watchers?
Yes, it is designed for those on a Weight Watchers journey as a satisfying and nourishing option.
How long does the chicken cook initially?
The chicken breasts cook on high in the crock pot for 5 hours.
What type of rice should I use?
You should use 2 cups of quick-cooking rice for this recipe.
How many chicken breasts are needed?
The recipe requires 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts.
What are the ingredients in the balsamic marinade?
The marinade consists of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and chopped fresh cilantro.
How do I prepare the chicken after it finishes its 5-hour cook time?
Once done, remove the chicken from the crock pot and cut it into bite-sized chunks before returning it to the sauce.
Is this dish good for meal prep?
Yes, it yields generous servings that are ideal for lunches throughout the week.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains approximately 240 calories.
What is the fat content of this meal?
This recipe contains 4g of fat per serving.
How much protein does this dish provide?
There are 26g of protein per serving.
What is the carbohydrate count?
Each serving contains 20g of carbohydrates.
Does this recipe use fresh garlic?
Yes, it uses 4 large minced fresh garlic cloves.
When do I add the cilantro?
The chopped fresh cilantro is added at the beginning as part of the marinade poured over the chicken.
How much balsamic vinegar is required?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar.
Is this a one-dish meal?
Yes, it is a one-dish meal where the chicken and rice are both cooked in the crock pot.
What type of soup is included in the ingredients?
The recipe includes one 8-ounce can of low-fat cream of chicken soup.
Do I need to cook the rice separately?
No, the quick-cooking rice is added directly to the crock pot for the final 30 minutes of cooking.
How much soy sauce is used?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
How much Worcestershire sauce is needed?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
What setting should I use on my crock pot?
The instructions specify cooking on the high setting for both stages of the process.
How long does the rice take to cook in the crock pot?
The rice takes 30 minutes to cook on high once added to the chicken and sauce.
Is the chicken bone-in or boneless?
The recipe specifies using boneless and skinless chicken breasts.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 8 ingredients.
What makes the rice fluffy?
Cooking it for 30 minutes in the crock pot allows it to absorb the sauce and become fluffy.
Can I use regular rice instead of quick-cooking?
The instructions are designed for quick-cooking rice; regular rice would likely require more liquid and a longer cooking time.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include crock pot, weight watchers, balsamic chicken, meal prep, cilantro rice, healthy dinner, and one dish meal.
How much cilantro is needed?
You need 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
Is this recipe easy to prepare?
Yes, it is described as an easy meal where you set the crock pot and let it do the work.
What is the texture of the chicken?
The 5-hour slow cooking process ensures the chicken becomes tender.