Description
Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a delicious and satisfying meal with minimal effort. This tender chicken dish combines the sweetness of honey with the tanginess of Dijon mustard, creating a mouthwatering sauce that elevates every bite. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it do all the work while you attend to other tasks. Serve this versatile dish over rice, in wraps, or alongside your favorite vegetables for a wholesome family dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken breast (or thighs)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2–3 minced garlic cloves
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 4 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season it 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 over the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for about 3 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Shred or chunk the chicken as desired; stir in heavy cream about 30 minutes before serving to enhance richness.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and add to the slow cooker until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg