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
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
A super flavorful slow cooker chicken cooked in balsamic vinegar and aromatic spices and herbs. The perfect family-pleasing weeknight gluten-free and paleo dinner recipe.
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Slow Cooker, Main, Chicken
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts (trimmed and skinless)
- 1 1/3 Cup of Water
- 1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 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
- 1/2 Tsp of Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp of Paprika
- 1 Tsp of Cumin
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Adapted from this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
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
“Thanksgiving” Roasted Butternut Squash
Perfectly roasted butternut squash with warming “Thanksgiving” and Fall inspired spices including rosemary, sage, and thyme. The perfect gluten-free, vegan, and paleo side dish to dinner.
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side, Vegetables
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 5–6 cups of Butternut Squash (cubed) (Precut, if you can find it, if not you can do this with a whole squash.)
- 1/2 TB Dried Rosemary (crushed)
- 1/2 TB Dried Thyme
- 2 Tsp Ground Sage
Instructions
- 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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thewickerhouse says
January 28, 2016 at 11:52 amYour recipes always look so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 28, 2016 at 1:21 pmThank you!
Cristina Mandeville says
January 26, 2016 at 8:52 pmNothing beats a simple way to cook squash! I love butternut!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 26, 2016 at 11:29 pmOne of the classics!
Alison [Life of Scoop] says
January 25, 2016 at 12:12 pmThis looks DELICIOUS! And I love butternut squash so I need to try that recipe… 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 25, 2016 at 1:16 pmJust a classic way to roast some squash!
Shirley Wood says
January 23, 2016 at 9:11 amSlow cooker meals are my personal favorite. The chicken and squash both look delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 23, 2016 at 9:20 amThey are great meals!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
January 22, 2016 at 12:24 amYummy! I love slow cooker meals.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 22, 2016 at 7:28 amThe best and easiest!
Charlotte says
January 21, 2016 at 5:28 pmooo two recipes for the price of one! I love the look of the chicken it looks delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 21, 2016 at 5:33 pmAn oldie, but a goodie!
Jane Duckworth says
January 21, 2016 at 2:55 pmYum! This sounds delish 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 21, 2016 at 3:24 pmThank you!
Mila says
January 21, 2016 at 1:16 pmLoving it! Can’t wait to try it! Perfect dinner if you ask me: )
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 21, 2016 at 3:23 pmAgreed!
OneDizzyBee says
January 20, 2016 at 7:55 pmI 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!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 20, 2016 at 7:57 pmThank you!!
The slow cooker will be your best friend then!!
Laina Turner says
January 20, 2016 at 12:32 pmMy family is picky but they will even like this chicken.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 20, 2016 at 12:59 pmEveryone loves some great slow cooker chicken!
Mother of 3 says
January 20, 2016 at 9:13 amThese sound yummy! I love Balsamic chicken; but I have only ever tried a pan version. We’ll have to try these.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 20, 2016 at 11:00 amGet that slow cooker out!
Farrah says
January 20, 2016 at 12:06 amI just ate a really tasty dinner, but now I’m hungry again! Thanks a lot! 😛
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 20, 2016 at 7:28 amI’m sorry 😉 Haha!
Yet Another Blogging Mummy says
January 18, 2016 at 5:09 pmJust got a slow cooker for Xmas, so very interested in slow cooker recipes
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 18, 2016 at 5:38 pmYou are going to have a blast!
Tracey Abrahams says
January 17, 2016 at 6:01 pmThe chicken looks fabulous. Ive just bought a slow cookwr so am on the look out for recipes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 17, 2016 at 6:18 pmGive this one a shot! It’s a total crow pleaser!
Cindy Eikenberg says
January 17, 2016 at 7:11 amHi Rebecca! Both of these sound amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 17, 2016 at 7:13 amThanks!
Laurie says
January 16, 2016 at 11:34 pmPinned and tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 17, 2016 at 12:17 amThanks!
Easy Peasy Life Matters says
January 16, 2016 at 7:58 pmThis sounds perfect for a fancy meal!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 16, 2016 at 8:03 pmThanks!
Elizabeth @ Guilty Chocoholic Mama says
January 15, 2016 at 7:26 amYum! I love balsamic vinegar, but honestly, you had me at “slow cooker.” 🙂 Pinning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 15, 2016 at 7:34 amSlow cooker recipes get us all! They never fail!
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
November 20, 2014 at 10:59 amLove 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.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 20, 2014 at 11:38 amIt’s so yummy!
Amanda says
November 18, 2014 at 2:04 pmLooks absolutely delicious!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 18, 2014 at 2:05 pmThanks Amanda!
CaveGirl Culinarian says
November 18, 2014 at 9:00 amThis looks great! Have you ever tried it with just salt, pepper, and a little bit of cumin? It’s amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 18, 2014 at 9:02 amButternut Squash roasted with anything is fantastic!
Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife} says
August 10, 2013 at 5:40 pmThat looks so simple and easy. Love it! Sorry to hear about your pump. No fun.
strengthandsunshine says
August 10, 2013 at 5:51 pmThanks Jo-Lynne! It is all fixed and good now 🙂