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Crock Pot Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
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This Crock Pot Honey Mustard Chicken is a deliciously tender and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring juicy chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it combines simple ingredients like honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and spices, with a creamy finish for a comforting meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Spices

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast (about 4, 6 oz pieces), chicken thighs can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

Honey Mustard Sauce

  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted

Finishing Touches

  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • Optional: 2 Tbsp corn starch and 4 Tbsp cold water (for thickening sauce)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat your chicken dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, oregano, onion powder, and paprika evenly over the chicken, making sure to coat each piece well.
  2. Make the Honey Mustard Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Combine and Cook: Pour the honey mustard sauce over the seasoned chicken pieces in the crock pot, ensuring they are covered as much as possible. Close the lid and cook on LOW heat for about 3 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. It’s a good idea to check at the 2-hour mark if possible.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it into large chunks or completely, depending on your preference. Return it to the crock pot.
  5. Add Cream to Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, stir the heavy cream into the sauce to add richness and creaminess.
  6. Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you want a thicker sauce, whisk together the cold water and cornstarch until smooth. Stir this mixture into the crock pot and allow it to cook on the warm or low setting for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken more the longer it cooks, but this time frame is usually sufficient.
  7. Serve: Once the sauce has reached your desired thickness, serve the honey mustard chicken hot, ideally with your choice of sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for a more flavorful and juicier result.
  • Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safety.
  • If you don’t want to add heavy cream, you can omit it, but the sauce will be less creamy.
  • The optional cornstarch slurry helps thicken the sauce but can be skipped if you prefer a thinner sauce.
  • For a lower fat option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or omit entirely.
  • This recipe freezes well; store cooked chicken and sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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