Crock Pot Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
This Crock Pot Honey Mustard Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich honey mustard sauce, enhanced with garlic, oregano, and paprika. Finished with a touch of cream and optional cornstarch for thickening, it’s an easy and flavorful meal perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 1.5 lb chicken breast (about 4, 6 oz. pieces), chicken thighs will work
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Optional for thickening
- 2 Tbsp corn starch
- 4 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Prepare and season the chicken: Pat your chicken dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, oregano, onion powder, and paprika evenly over the chicken pieces, ensuring thorough coverage.
- Mix the honey mustard sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the honey, dijon mustard, minced garlic, and melted butter until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Combine chicken and sauce in crock pot: Pour the honey mustard sauce over the seasoned chicken in the crock pot, making sure the chicken is well coated with the mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Close the crock pot and cook on LOW heat for about 3 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. It is recommended to check at the 2-hour mark to avoid overcooking.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, pull the chicken apart into large chunks or shred it completely according to your preference.
- Add cream to the sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, stir the heavy cream into the sauce to add richness.
- Optional sauce thickening: If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk together the cold water and cornstarch until smooth, then stir it into the sauce. Let it cook on warm or low heat for about 30 minutes to thicken. Thicker texture will develop the longer it cooks.
- Serve: Once the sauce has reached your desired thickness, serve the honey mustard chicken hot, spooning the sauce over the top.
Notes
- Storage: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. For best results, store the chicken submerged in sauce in a shallow container.
- Freezing: Allow the chicken to cool completely before freezing in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Cooking tip: Avoid cooking on the high setting to prevent dry, tough chicken. Use the low setting and check doneness early if possible.
- Fattiness: The butter in the sauce helps retain moisture in lean chicken breasts. If using chicken thighs, you can skip the butter or substitute with olive oil for similar effect.
Keywords: Crock Pot Chicken, Honey Mustard Chicken, Slow Cooker Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner, Comfort Food
