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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken served with vegetables on a plate

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Tender chicken simmers in a sweet-tangy honey mustard sauce, brightened with cream for a silky finish. Perfect for busy weeknights and easy entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup) Maple gives a deeper, woodsy sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard (or Dijon mustard) Dijon delivers a sharper tang.
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce) Adds savory umami.
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, melted (or olive oil) Butter gives richness; oil keeps it dairy-free.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk or dairy-free cream) Heavy cream gives the creamiest finish; use plant-based cream to keep it dairy-free.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Arrange the chicken breasts in an even layer in the slow cooker, putting the thicker pieces near the edges.
  2. In a bowl, melt the butter and whisk it with honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring every piece is coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream, then shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and mix it into the sauce.
  3. Let the shredded chicken sit for 5 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 800mgSugar: 10g

Notes

If using Dijon mustard, you may want slightly less because it's more assertive. For lower-sugar versions, reduce honey to 1/3 cup and add extra mustard.

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