Savory Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken for Family Nights Recipe
Enjoy the savory delight of Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken, a perfect blend of sweetness and tanginess cooked low and slow for tender, flavorful chicken. This dish features boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered in a rich honey mustard sauce enhanced with garlic, oregano, and a creamy finish of heavy cream, ideal for cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey (or substitute with maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard (or use Dijon mustard)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (soy sauce as alternative)
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted (or use olive oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
For the Creaminess
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or substitute with milk or dairy-free cream)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of your slow cooker, ensuring pieces do not overlap for even cooking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, melted salted butter, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Coat the Chicken: Pour the prepared honey mustard sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, coating each piece evenly and ensuring the chicken is submerged for maximum flavor absorption.
- Start Cooking: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to shred.
- Add Cream: Remove the lid and stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream into the slow cooker to enrich the sauce and create a creamy texture. Mix well.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it thoroughly with the creamy sauce to combine flavors fully.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad for a comforting family meal.
Notes
- Check for doneness as slow cooker times can vary by model; start checking around 5 to 5.5 hours to avoid overcooking.
- Adjust honey quantity to prefer more or less sweetness in the sauce.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or skip cream altogether.
- Leftovers are great shredded and used in wraps or sandwiches for versatile meals.
- Feel free to add extra herbs like thyme or red pepper flakes for added flavor and heat.
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