Two family pleasing recipes to create the best dinner! Slow cooker balsamic chicken, moist and full of flavor, with a side of “Thanksgiving” roasted butternut squash. A gluten-free paleo meal that will satisfy and fill the tummy.
O man, so on Wednesday I wake-up to find out our subpump broke, so we had no running water in the house. Just like what happens when the power goes out. But this time we had power…just no water. A complete disaster! It was time to break out the bottles of hand sanitizer. Luckily, we were able to get some guys to come out and fix it by 4:00pm (we almost had to wait until today). It ended up that we needed a new well pump…not good news. But they put a new one in, now it just coming up with a way to pay for something so unexpected. Plus we had no water pressure once the water was turned on since we needed to change the filter at that point. My dad was not home then so I took a shower last night with absolutly a trickle…if that…coming out of the faucet. Its really hard to get the conditioner out of long hair with practically no water! I hope you encountered better things on your Wednesday!
Thankfully the other night, I made some of my favorite classic dishes for dinner. Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken and “Thanksgiving” Roasted Butternut Squash. Not exactly the most “summery” meal but, hey, it still works….and tastes wonderful. That’s what matters, right?
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
- 4 Chicken Breasts (trimmed and skinless)
- 1⅓ Cup of Water
- ½ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ a Large Lemon (juiced)
- 1 TB Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 Tsp of Dried Basil
- 2 Tsp of Dried Parsley
- ½ Tsp of Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp of Paprika
- 1 Tsp of Cumin
- In a large slow cooker add the chicken breasts to the bottom.
- In a large bowl combine the water, balsamic, lemon juice, and all spices & herbs. Give it a quick stir and pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Turn the slow cooker on to low and cover. Cook for 6-7 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Now, you know I have an obsession with all things squash. I love them all (well at least eating them… spaghetti squash and I have a love-hate relationship. I have many battle wound from cooking that guy, but it is always worth it!). So here is my favorite way to cook butternut squash. I use Fall/Thanksgiving flavors but I think that’s what tastes best on B-Squash. I also that the cheaters way in preparing by buying pre-cut squash. But it prevents injuries so Ill take it!
“Thanksgiving” Roasted Butternut Squash
- 5-6 cups of Butternut Squash (cubed) (Precut, if you can find it, if not you can do this with a whole squash.)
- ½ TB Dried Rosemary (crushed)
- ½ TB Dried Thyme
- 2 Tsp Ground Sage
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
- Spread the peeled and cubed squash evenly on the baking sheet.
- Add your spices and toss with the squash to get all the sides coated with the herbs.
- Now, place the baking sheet in the oven for about 40 minutes, tossing the cubes once halfway through.
- Remove and serve...with ketchup!
Ketchup on anything roasted and of course always on chicken is absolute bliss by the way!
So tell me:
What is your favorite Slow Cooker Recipe?
What is you favorite type of Squash? How do you like to prepare it?
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Your recipes always look so delicious!
Thank you!
Nothing beats a simple way to cook squash! I love butternut!
Cristina Mandeville recently posted…Turkey Chili – Clean Eating and Low Carb
One of the classics!
This looks DELICIOUS! And I love butternut squash so I need to try that recipe… 🙂
Alison [Life of Scoop] recently posted…Why I Quit Being a Good Wife
Just a classic way to roast some squash!
Slow cooker meals are my personal favorite. The chicken and squash both look delicious!
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They are great meals!
Yummy! I love slow cooker meals.
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ooo two recipes for the price of one! I love the look of the chicken it looks delicious.
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An oldie, but a goodie!
Yum! This sounds delish 🙂
Jane Duckworth recently posted…Jane’s Terracotta Topped Cottage Pie
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Loving it! Can’t wait to try it! Perfect dinner if you ask me: )
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Agreed!
I finally gave up pinning your recipes one by one and just decided to stalk you on Pinterest. I love your recipes, and as someone who also has celiac (but isn’t the greatest cook), I’m always on the lookout for recipes even the cooking impaired can make. I love this recipe and others of yours! Thank you!
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Thank you!!
The slow cooker will be your best friend then!!
My family is picky but they will even like this chicken.
Laina Turner recently posted…Wedding, Workout, and Weight Loss Wednesday
Everyone loves some great slow cooker chicken!
These sound yummy! I love Balsamic chicken; but I have only ever tried a pan version. We’ll have to try these.
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Get that slow cooker out!
I just ate a really tasty dinner, but now I’m hungry again! Thanks a lot! 😛
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I’m sorry 😉 Haha!
Just got a slow cooker for Xmas, so very interested in slow cooker recipes
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You are going to have a blast!
The chicken looks fabulous. Ive just bought a slow cookwr so am on the look out for recipes.
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Give this one a shot! It’s a total crow pleaser!
Hi Rebecca! Both of these sound amazing!
Thanks!
Pinned and tweeted!
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Thanks!
This sounds perfect for a fancy meal!
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Thanks!
Yum! I love balsamic vinegar, but honestly, you had me at “slow cooker.” 🙂 Pinning!
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Slow cooker recipes get us all! They never fail!
Love how you added herbs to the butternut squash – looks divine. Thanks for stopping by our Happy Holidays Link Party – be sure to join us again this week (beginning on Saturday at 7 pm ET) and every week through the holidays.
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It’s so yummy!
Looks absolutely delicious!!!
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Thanks Amanda!
This looks great! Have you ever tried it with just salt, pepper, and a little bit of cumin? It’s amazing!
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Butternut Squash roasted with anything is fantastic!
That looks so simple and easy. Love it! Sorry to hear about your pump. No fun.
Thanks Jo-Lynne! It is all fixed and good now 🙂