Tender, Tangy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken (Print Version)

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken delivers tender, juicy chicken in a sweet-savory sauce. Perfect for busy evenings, minimal fuss, maximum flavor.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 240 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 255 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free (use Tamari), Dairy-Free

# Ingredients:

→ Main Stars

01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Sauce Essentials

02 - 1/2 cup honey
03 - 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
04 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
05 - 1/4 cup chicken broth

→ Flavor Layers

06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Finishing Touches

09 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
10 - 2 tbsp cold water (for slurry)
11 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, get your chicken ready. I usually give the boneless, skinless chicken breasts a quick pat dry with paper towels. This helps them absorb all that delicious sauce later. I don't bother trimming every single bit of fat; a little bit adds flavor, you know? Just toss them into the bottom of your slow cooker. Honestly, this is probably the easiest part of the whole Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken process, no fuss, no mess yet!
02 - Now for the star of the show! In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, low-sodium soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken broth. Give it a really good whisk until everything is super combined. You want that beautiful, smooth, golden sauce. I always take a little sniff at this point – that sweet, tangy aroma is just heavenly! Make sure there are no lumps, especially with the powders. This is key for a consistent flavor in your Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken.
03 - Pour that glorious honey mustard sauce all over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Make sure each piece is nicely coated. Give it a gentle stir if you need to, just to make sure. Then, pop on the lid. Set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours. I usually go with low if I'm leaving the house, but high works when I'm short on time. That sweet and savory smell starts to fill the kitchen as it cooks, seriously the best. This is where the magic of Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken truly happens!
04 - Once the cooking time is up, your chicken should be ridiculously tender. Like, fall-apart-with-a-fork tender. Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Grab two forks and shred that chicken! It should be super easy. Then, return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into all that incredible sauce. It'll soak up all those flavors, making your Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken even more delicious.
05 - If you like a thicker sauce (and who doesn't?), this step is for you. In a small bowl, whisk together a tablespoon of cornstarch with two tablespoons of cold water until it's smooth – no lumps! Pour this cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker with the shredded chicken and sauce. Stir it all in really well. Cook on high for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking. It's a game-changer for that perfect Sticky Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken coating!
06 - And there you have it! Your Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is ready. Give it one final stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed (sometimes a little more pepper is just right). I love seeing that rich, glossy sauce coating every piece of chicken. It smells comforting, it looks inviting, and it tastes like a warm hug. Dish it out and get ready for some happy eaters!

# Notes:

01 - Don't overcrowd your slow cooker; it steams instead of braises, and you miss out on that lovely caramelized bit.
02 - This Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken actually tastes better the next day, if you can believe it! Just pop it in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
03 - Tried using chicken thighs instead of breasts once, and honestly, they were even more forgiving and juicy. A solid swap if you're out of breasts.
04 - A sprinkle of fresh parsley at the end isn't just for looks; it really brightens up the whole dish and makes the flavors pop.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - Slow cooker
02 - whisk
03 - mixing bowl
04 - cutting board
05 - forks

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 350 kcal
Total Fat: 10g
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Protein: 35g

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