Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (plus 2 teaspoons, divided); 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 medium yellow onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided); 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces); 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped); 8 ounces sliced baby bella cremini mushrooms; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; Whole wheat pasta (brown rice, polenta, rice, zucchini noodles, or baked and shredded spaghetti squash); Chopped fresh parsley (freshly grated Parmesan cheese)

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INGREDIENTS

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (plus 2 teaspoons, divided)

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2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

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1 teaspoon kosher salt

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1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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1 medium yellow onion (chopped)

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3 cloves garlic (minced)

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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided)

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1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)

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1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)

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8 ounces sliced baby bella cremini mushrooms

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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

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Whole wheat pasta (brown rice, polenta, rice, zucchini noodles, or baked and shredded spaghetti squash)

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Chopped fresh parsley (freshly grated Parmesan cheese)

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