Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken breasts in a rich honey mustard sauce with garlic and spices

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Sauce

02 - 0.5 cup Dijon mustard
03 - 0.33 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 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 0.25 teaspoon paprika
10 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Thickener

13 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
14 - 2 tablespoons cold water

# Directions:

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

01 -
  • It practically cooks itself while you tackle everything else on your to do list.
  • The sauce is so good youll want to keep a spoon nearby for taste testing.
  • Leftovers transform into sandwich filling that rivals anything from a deli.
  • Only one pot to wash means more time to actually enjoy dinner.
02 -
  • Do not skip the cornstarch slurry, without it the sauce stays too thin and slides right off the chicken.
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking, every peek releases heat and adds 15 minutes to your cook time.
  • If your chicken breasts are wildly different sizes, pound the thick ones slightly or slice the largest in half so everything finishes together.
03 -
  • Add a teaspoon of fresh thyme or rosemary to the sauce before cooking for an herby depth that feels almost fancy.
  • A pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes wakes up the sweetness and adds a gentle heat that keeps things interesting.
  • If you are in a rush, skip the slurry and simmer the sauce uncovered on high for 20 minutes, it will reduce naturally.
  • Use this same sauce on pork chops or salmon, the flavor is shockingly versatile.
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