Description
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is a tender, flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with tangy Dijon mustard, cooked effortlessly in a crockpot. Perfect for busy weeknights, this healthy and juicy chicken recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees a delicious dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil until well combined.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and dried thyme or rosemary if using.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the honey mustard sauce over the top, ensuring each piece is coated thoroughly. Cover with the lid.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until tender and cooked through.
- Serve the chicken over rice or mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley. For a bonus, add fresh herbs toward the end of cooking.
Notes
- For added flavor, include sliced onions or bell peppers during cooking.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts for extra juiciness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in microwave or oven until heated through to maintain juicy tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low / 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 150g)
- Calories: 280 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg