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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken for Effortless Family Dinners

Discover the magic of Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken—a comforting, easy meal that transforms busy weeknights into delightful dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
For the Sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey Use high-quality for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Essential for balancing sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard Delivers classic honey mustard taste.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced fresh garlic brings savory flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Keeps the chicken moist.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Can use homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Optional for thickening the sauce.
  • to taste salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • to taste black pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Optional, for garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Directions
  1. Lightly grease the interior of your slow cooker with cooking spray or a splash of olive oil.
  2. Arrange the chicken breasts or thighs in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is coated.
  5. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  6. If desired, thicken the sauce by mixing cornstarch with cold water and whisking it into the remaining sauce.
  7. Return the chicken to the slow cooker, spoon sauce over it, and let it sit for a few minutes.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or your preferred side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Thaw frozen chicken before cooking, and keep covered in sauce during cooking for best results.

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