Description
Discover how to make a delicious and easy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful honey mustard glaze, showcasing the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, all prepared with minimal effort using your crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (optional for texture)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Mince garlic, measure honey and mustard, and season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard (if using), garlic, and olive oil.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts arranged in your crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a serving plate.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer until slightly reduced.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice, vegetables, or sides of choice.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the liquids before serving.
- You can add sliced onions or carrots in the slow cooker for extra flavor.
- Adjust honey and mustard quantities to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg