Description
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is a delicious, tender, and flavorful dish made by simmering chicken breasts in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. This effortless slow cooker recipe ensures juicy chicken infused with a perfect blend of honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and spices, served with a thickened sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Thickening
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Arrange the Chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in an even layer inside your slow cooker.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey mustard sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is fully coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or alternatively on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce as it finishes cooking.
- Serve: Once cooking is complete, serve the chicken hot with the thickened honey mustard sauce spooned generously over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can serve this dish with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking, if time allows.
- The sauce thickens best if you add the cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the sauce mixture.
- Make sure the chicken breasts are similar in size for even cooking.
