This Small Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken is a cozy, flavor-packed dinner made just for one. Using a 2-quart slow cooker, this recipe combines juicy chicken thighs with a tangy balsamic glaze, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. It’s perfect for a low-effort, high-reward dinner when you want something a little special—without the fuss or waste.

Sliced cooked chicken with tomato sauce on a white plate, next to a light blue napkin and wooden-handled knife.

Why I Love This Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Perfectly portioned for one person—no leftovers, no waste.
Big flavor from simple pantry ingredients.
A hands-off slow cooker meal that simmers to perfection while you relax.

Other tasty small slow cooker recipes you might like include this 2-quart slow cooker Chicken Creole , and for dessert; a small creamy Cheesecake. Check out more tips to get the most from your small slow cooker.

Ingredients

Chicken thigh, olive oil, balsamic, chicken broth, tomato paste, tomatoes, garlic, cornstarch, pepper flakes & thyme.

If you want leftovers then please double the ingredients and use a larger slow cooker.

Tips for Success

Use tube tomato paste to avoid waste—just squeeze out what you need.
Microwaving the aromatics enhances the flavor base without needing a stovetop.
If using frozen chicken, make sure it’s thawed completely before slow cooking.

Step-by-Step Photos: Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

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Cooked chicken pieces with tomatoes and sauce on a white plate, next to a fork and a blue napkin.

Sydney Dawes

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken for One

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3 50

Total Time 3 55

Servings: 1 person

Calories: 239

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 clove garlic minced
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoon chicken broth
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 each (6-ounce) chicken thigh boneless, skinless
6 each grape or cherry tomatoes halved

Method

Light coat the inside of the slow cooker insert with vegetable oil.Turn the slow cooker on high to preheat while you prepare the ingredients.
In a small microwave safe bowl combine the olive oil, tomato paste,garlic, thyme and pepper flakes. Stir to mix and microwave in 10 second intervals until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Transfer the oil mixture to the bottom of the slow cooker, Stir in the broth, balsamic, black pepper, and cornstarch.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and transfer to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours 30 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and arrange them under the chicken and continue cooking for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 24gFat: 11gSodium: 195mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

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Serving Suggestions

Keep it simple and serve over mashed potatoes or rice, mix in with your favoritw pasta or top on top of green salad!

How to Store Leftovers

Since this is a single serving, leftovers are rare—but if you do have some, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.