Description
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker chicken recipe made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy honey mustard sauce. This easy crockpot meal is rich, tangy, slightly sweet, and perfect for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Lightly grease the crockpot with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, chicken broth, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot and pour the honey mustard mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to create a slurry, then stir it into the crockpot.
- Cook for another 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy and slightly thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Boneless chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts for extra tenderness.
- Add a tablespoon of yellow mustard for a sharper mustard flavor.
- Mushrooms or baby potatoes can be added to make it a complete one-pot meal.
- Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave while stirring occasionally to maintain the creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
