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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Tender Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken, a warming and easy family meal perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Essential for tenderness
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey Opt for high-quality for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Adds tangy depth
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard Enhances sauce complexity
  • 3 cloves fresh minced garlic Balances sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Keeps chicken moist
  • 1 cup chicken broth Enriches flavor
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Optional for thickening
  • to taste salt and black pepper Essential seasonings
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken
  1. Grease your slow cooker with nonstick spray or olive oil.
  2. Place the boneless chicken in a single layer at the bottom.
  3. Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the honey mustard sauce evenly over the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  6. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir in during the last 10-15 minutes on HIGH.
  7. After cooking, toss the chicken in the sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is fully thawed for even cooking. Cooking on LOW yields more tender chicken. Resist lifting the lid during cooking for the best results.

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