Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken

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Meet your new favorite crockpot recipe with this honey mustard chicken! First, it’s infused with the flavors of Dijon mustard, honey, fresh garlic, and heavy cream for a delicious meal. And, you’ll appreciate the convenience and minimal cleanup. So, get the crock pot out and let’s make some easy slow cooker chicken for dinner tonight!

a bowl of honey mustard chicken over rice ready to serve.

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Why You Should Make This Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

This easy crockpot honey garlic chicken recipe is perfect for honey mustard lovers! I call it the trifecta of sauces – honey, tangy mustard, and garlic – turned into a creamy sauce that coats the meat.
There’s no need to spend time slaving over a stove or turning on the oven—just set it and forget it. What’s easier than a dump and go slow cooker meal? There’s something so relaxing about walking in the door knowing dinner is ready to serve.
Just like chicken tenders dipped in honey mustard sauce, the kiddos will love this dinner! And you’ll appreciate the lean protein in this easy dinner.

Looking for a fast chicken recipe? Check out our grilled chicken nuggets Chick Fil A (a copycat recipe). They’re ready in minutes!

serving honey garlic chicken from the crock pot.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

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chicken stock or broth – this is essential for adding flavor and keeping the breasts or thighs moist.
yellow onion – you can substitute with white or red onions.
Dijon mustard – a suitable swap here would be stone ground mustard.
honey – warm it up in the microwave for 15-30 seconds or in a bowl of warm water so it’s easier to mix.
unsalted butter – is you use salted butter, just omit the kosher salt.
Worcestershire sauce – gives depth of flavor. Use soy sauce in it’s place if you’re out.
fresh garlic cloves – don’t skip the garlic! Although I like using fresh garlic, prepared garlic in the jar is fine to use.
spices and herbs: oregano, black pepper, kosher salt, and garlic powder help season this dish.
skinless, boneless chicken breasts – or bone in. If using bone in, I recommend removing the meat from the bone before adding them to the crock pot. Instead of breasts you can easily swap them for boneless skinless thighs, or use a mixture of poultry pieces.
heavy cream – add the creaminess to this recipe. If you don’t have heavy cream, whisk two teaspoons of corn starch with a 1/3 cup of cold milk in a small bowl to make a cornstarch slurry and use in the place of cream.
fresh parsley (optional) – makes the perfect garnish on top!

Equipment Used

Cutting board
Knife
Crockpot or Slow Cooker
2 Forks
meat thermometer

cutting board with knife, chopped parsley and onions, with grated garlic.

🎯 TFN Pro Tip

Did you know you can use your mixer to shred chicken easily? Use the wire or flat beater and a low speed and it’s ready in about 15 seconds.

How to Make Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken

To start the easy prep, add the stock, onion, Dijon mustard, honey, butter, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and seasonings to the slow cooker bowl.

Stir using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon if your pot is non-stick, until well mixed.

Add the chicken to the crockpot. Turn the breasts to coat with the honey garlic sauce.

adding breasts to the honey garlic sauce in the crockpot.

Set the crock pot to low and cook for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours.

At the end of cooking, use your instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the breasts or things. Insert the thermometer into the middle of the meat, avoiding any bone, to ensure that it is at least 165ºF.

Use two forks or use your mixer fitted with wire beaters or the flat beater on low speed to shred the chicken (see our Pro Tip above).

Stir in the heavy cream and use a whisk or spoon to mix until combined. Garnish with parsley before serving.

shredded chicken in the bowl of a slow cooker.

Serving crockpot honey garlic chicken with tongs.

Serving Suggestions

To complete your meal, serve with our recipe for chipotle brown rice, instant pot no drain mashed potatoes, and our
kale Mediterranean salad for a side of healthy! Another idea is to use our easy burger bun recipe to make shredded chicken sandwiches!

Recipe FAQs

Do I have to brown the chicken before the slow cooker?

Not unless you want to. If your slow cooker has the option to sauté or sear your poultry pieces right in the pot, then you might want to. But, it’s completely optional.

Should chicken be covered in liquid in a slow cooker?

No, it doesn’t need to be fully covered. It just needs enough broth or stock to perfectly poach and steam the chicken during slow cooking.

Why is my chicken tough after slow cooking?

The more common reason is that it cooked too long. I’ve found that crock pots tend to vary in temperature, depending on the brand or their size. The best way to avoid this is to check the temperature mid-way in cooking, if possible.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Shredded chicken over brown rice ready to serve.

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