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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken for Cozy Family Dinners

Try this Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken for a comforting dinner that's both sweet and savory, perfect for family gatherings.
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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: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Choose thighs for richer flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey Opt for high-quality honey for the best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Adds a spicy tang.
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard Complements the Dijon.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Prevents the sauce from becoming too sweet.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Keeps the chicken moist.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Adds flavor.
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Use for a thicker sauce.
  • to taste salt and black pepper Essential for enhancing flavors.
  • to taste fresh parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by greasing your slow cooker with nonstick spray or a drizzle of olive oil.
  2. Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  6. If desired, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir it into the sauce during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.
  7. Once cooking is complete, coat the chicken in sauce and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure chicken is thawed and consider using a slow-cooker liner for easy cleanup.

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