Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken breasts in a rich honey mustard garlic sauce, cooked low and slow until perfectly juicy.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
03 - 1/3 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 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Thickener

13 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
14 - 2 tablespoons cold water

# Directions:

01 - Trim excess fat from the 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.
04 - Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
05 - Pour the honey mustard sauce evenly over the 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 the chicken is cooked through and tender.
07 - About 15 minutes before serving, remove the chicken breasts and set aside, covered loosely with foil.
08 - In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry. Stir into the sauce in the slow cooker.
09 - Turn the slow cooker to high, cover, and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the sauce thickens.
10 - Return the chicken to the 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms basic pantry staples into a sauce so good you'll want to eat it with a spoon.
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you nap, work, or binge your favorite show.
  • Leftovers shred beautifully for next day lunches, wraps, or grain bowls.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cornstarch slurry at the end, the sauce will stay too thin and runny without it.
  • If you lift the lid to check on things too often, you'll add 15 to 20 minutes to the cook time every single time.
  • Let the chicken rest after cooking so the juices redistribute, otherwise they'll flood your plate the second you slice in.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker liner if you hate scrubbing sticky honey mustard off ceramic, it peels right out and saves you 10 minutes of cleanup.
  • If you want deeper flavor, stir in a teaspoon of fresh thyme or rosemary when you add the garlic.
  • For a spicy kick, add ¼ teaspoon cayenne or red pepper flakes to the sauce before pouring it over the chicken.
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