Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken
Slow cooker honey mustard chicken takes just 5 minutes to prep and can be used in so many ways!
Yield: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Optional: an extra tablespoon each of Dijon and whole grain mustard
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to crock pot.
- Whisk remaining ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined. Pour over the chicken in the crock pot.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours (or low for 6-8 hours). If possible, stir it around somewhere halfway through the cooking time. Don’t worry if you’re not there to do this part.
- Once it’s cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks (or in a stand mixer if you have one).
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it in with the sauce to get everything coated. If you like it extra mustardy, like me, add the extra tablespoon each of Dijon mustard and whole grain mustard. Gives it a nice punch of flavor!
- Let the chicken sit in the slow cooker on warm for 10-15 minutes to help soak up the juices. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Chicken: You can use fresh or frozen chicken breasts. You could also substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs or use a mix of chicken thighs and breasts if you prefer.
You can easily double this recipe so you have one batch to eat now and one batch to freeze and eat later.
Leftovers: The leftovers, once cooled, can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat over medium low heat in a skillet or in single servings in the microwave. The leftovers also freeze great! Once cooled, place in a freezer-safe ziptop bag or container, label and ate it, and freeze for up to 5 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in the microwave or in a skillet.
Serving: This chicken is great served with brown rice, quinoa, couscous or even polenta. It's also great as a sandwich or wrap or as a protein for a salad or grain bowl.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 726mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g
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