Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

2 t. dried Italian seasoning, crushed

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. black pepper

1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced

6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic, undrained

2/3 c. balsamic vinegar

4-1/2 c. hot cooked spaghetti or other pasta

1/2 c. finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Chopped fresh parsley, orange zest, and crumbled goat cheese (optional)

Place chicken in a 5-6-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Top with onion and garlic. Add tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 2.5-3 hours or until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken from sauce in cooker. Thinly slice chicken. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta. Top with parsley, orange zest, and goat cheese, if using.

Makes 6 servings.

Adapted from Slow Cooker: Bring on the Cozy, p. 87.