Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken (Print Version)

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, tangy-sweet honey mustard sauce. An easy, savory main course for any night.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Sauce

02 - ½ cup Dijon mustard
03 - ⅓ cup honey
04 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
05 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - ½ tsp onion powder
09 - ¼ tsp paprika
10 - ¼ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp black pepper
12 - ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Thickener

13 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
14 - 2 tbsp cold water

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 the honey mustard sauce evenly over the 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 the chicken is cooked through and tender.
07 - About 15 minutes before serving, remove the 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 the cornstarch mixture into the sauce in the slow cooker. Turn to high, cover, and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the sauce thickens.
10 - Return the chicken to the slow cooker, spoon thickened sauce over the top, and reheat for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce, alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce becomes this incredible velvety glaze that coats every bite
  • Almost zero active time but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and the flavor actually gets better
02 -
  • The sauce will look thin and unappetizing until you add the cornstarch slurry at the end
  • Do not skip the step of removing the chicken before thickening or it will overcook and dry out
  • Let the sauce bubble for the full 10 to 15 minutes or the cornstarch flavor will not cook out
03 -
  • Chicken thighs work even better than breasts if you do not mind dark meat
  • Let the cornstarch slurry sit for a minute before whisking to prevent lumps
  • The sauce thickens even more as it cools so do not overdo it
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