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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken for Comforting Family Meals

This Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken recipe offers a tender and flavorful meal, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 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 Honey Mustard Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey Use high-quality honey for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Provides tangy flavor.
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard Adds classic flavor.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced, for extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For a smooth sauce.
  • 1 cup chicken broth To prevent thick sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Optional, use for thick sauce.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Optional, for garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. Add Chicken: Place chicken in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Make Honey Mustard Sauce: Whisk honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, salt, and pepper together until smooth.
  4. Combine: Pour honey mustard mixture over the chicken, shaking the slow cooker to coat evenly.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  6. Thicken Sauce (optional): Mix cornstarch with cold water and add during the last 10-15 minutes if a thicker sauce is desired.
  7. Serve: Gently stir the chicken in the sauce and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 18g

Notes

Thaw frozen chicken before cooking for best results. This dish is perfect for leftovers and can be stored for up to 4 days in the fridge.

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