Description
Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken is the perfect solution for a busy weeknight dinner! This easy-to-make recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep and a handful of common ingredients, making it both budget-friendly and flavorful. The slow cooker works its magic, melding sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce with tender chicken that will leave your family wanting more. Serve this dish over rice, in tacos, or on a salad for a variety of delicious meals. Enjoy hassle-free cooking and an unforgettable taste with this delightful one-pot wonder!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken breast (or thighs)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- optional: 2 tbsp corn starch and 4 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, oregano, onion powder, and paprika.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for about 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Shred the chicken if desired and stir in heavy cream about 30 minutes before serving.
- Optionally thicken the sauce by mixing cornstarch with cold water and adding it to the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 119mg