Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts in a rich honey mustard garlic sauce, slow-cooked to perfection.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 to 2 pounds)

→ Sauce

02 - ½ cup Dijon mustard
03 - ⅓ cup honey
04 - 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon paprika
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Thickener

13 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
14 - 2 tablespoons cold water

# How-To Steps:

01 - Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken broth and whisk to combine thoroughly.
04 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
05 - Pour honey mustard sauce evenly over chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
06 - Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 to 2.5 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
07 - About 15 minutes before serving, remove chicken breasts and set aside, covered loosely with foil.
08 - In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry.
09 - Stir slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker. Turn to high, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until sauce thickens.
10 - Return chicken to slow cooker, spoon thickened sauce over the top, and reheat for 2 to 3 minutes.
11 - Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce, alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you free to focus on anything but dinner.
  • Sweet honey and sharp mustard create a sauce so good you'll want to spoon it over everything on your plate.
  • Chicken breasts stay incredibly moist and tender, never dry or rubbery.
  • Leftovers shred beautifully for quick lunches the next day.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry, it prevents the sauce from getting diluted and watery.
  • Mix the cornstarch slurry in a separate bowl first, adding it directly to the slow cooker can cause lumps.
  • If your chicken breasts are especially thick, consider pounding them to an even thickness so they cook uniformly.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker liner for the easiest cleanup you've ever experienced.
  • Double the sauce if you love extra for drizzling, it keeps well and tastes amazing on roasted veggies.
  • Let the chicken rest a few minutes after removing it from the slow cooker, it helps the juices redistribute and keeps every bite tender.
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