Description
This Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts infused with a honey dijon mustard sauce, enhanced by garlic and spices. The creamy sauce is enriched with heavy cream and optionally thickened with cornstarch for a luscious finish, making it perfect for an effortless weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasonings
- 1.5 lb chicken breast (about 4 pieces, 6 oz each; chicken thighs can be used)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Optional Thickener
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 4 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt, pepper, oregano, onion powder, and paprika evenly over the chicken to coat all sides with the seasoning.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and melted butter until smooth. Pour this honey mustard mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken, making sure to cover each piece well.
- Slow cook the chicken: Close the crockpot lid and cook on LOW heat for about 3 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. For best results, check at around 2 hours to monitor doneness.
- Shred the chicken and add cream: Once cooked, shred the chicken into large chunks or finely shred completely. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream to enrich the sauce.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk the cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the crockpot sauce and set to warm or low. Allow the sauce to thicken slowly, which may take up to 30 minutes or longer depending on your crockpot.
- Serve: Once the sauce reaches your desired thickness, the dish is ready to serve. Enjoy your creamy honey mustard chicken hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred; cooking times may vary slightly.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the heavy cream or substitute with coconut cream.
- The optional cornstarch slurry is useful for thickening, but the sauce will still be flavorful and slightly thinner if omitted.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature to ensure safe cooking: 165°F is recommended.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
