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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Published: Nov 3, 2022 Last Updated: May 12, 2023 by Marye 1356 words. | About 7 minutes to read this article.

8 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Slow cooker honey mustard chicken recipe is sweet, tangy and fall apart tender! With just 5 ingredients this is an easy weeknight meal!
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When it comes to easy weeknight dinners this is top of the heap. Y'all are going to thank me for this easy meal...

Slow cooker honey mustard chicken on a white plate.
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Things to know
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
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❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Perfect meal prep recipe for easy meals throughout the week
  • Great way to switch up your normal way of cooking chicken breasts
  • No one can resist a sticky, sweet, and tangy honey mustard sauce

Crockpot honey mustard chicken is a little spicy from the dijon mustard but perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the honey.

However, the best part is that it's so easy you probably could make it with your eyes closed! (Though, for dinner's sake, I don't recommend trying.) Who doesn't love an easy chicken recipe?!

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Labeled ingredients list for honey mustard chicken.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Honey mustard chicken step by step instructions.
  1. Place chicken in the crock pot.
  2. Mix the sauce ingredients together and pour over chicken.
  3. The chicken cooks on the low setting for six to eight hours.
  4. Shred the chicken and stir to coat in the sauce.

🥫 Storage

This slow cooker honey mustard chicken recipe is a great option for making a big batch in advance. It keeps really well and tastes delicious when reheated.

Let leftover chicken cool down, then scoop it into an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to five days, or in the freezer for up to three months.

When you're ready to enjoy your chicken again, simply reheat it in the microwave until hot. You can microwave it from thawed or frozen. Just be sure to stir it a few times so it heats up evenly.

Overhead view of honey mustard chicken on a white plate with a fork.

📖 Variations

  • Feel free to use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer dark meat.
  • Forgot to grab ginger ale? You can use orange juice in its place. The chicken will taste a bit more citrusy—but in a delicious way, of course!
  • Some people like to add a dash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce to honey mustard chicken. However, do so sparingly because dijon mustard can be salty.
  • You can alter the flavor of the chicken by choosing your dijon mustard carefully. If prefer a spicier dish, choose a spicier dijon mustard.
  • Or, for more heat, stir in some red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce.
  • If you don't have non-stick cooking spray, grease your crock pot with a bit of olive oil or a little butter.

💭 Things to know

Expert Tip: Slow cooker meals are great if you won't be home to monitor your food because the pot will turn off automatically. On the other hand, if you are home, you can check the chicken at the six-hour mark with a meat thermometer for doneness. If the internal temperature is 165 F degrees, no need to keep cooking—toggle to the warm setting 'til dinner.

  • Instead of using a small bowl to whisk your sauce ingredients, double the recipe and stir it up in a mason jar. Then, you can save some homemade honey mustard sauce for later!
  • If you're pressed for time, use the high setting for three to four hours.
  • Shred the chicken easily using two forks and a pulling motion. Thankfully, this slow cooker chicken recipe always cooks the meat to falling-apart perfection, so it doesn't take much effort.
  • After shredding, don't forget to use tongs (not a sharp fork) to stir the chicken back into the delicious honey mustard sauce. That way, each bite is coated in flavorful goodness.
  • For a quick, complete meal, serve slow cooker honey mustard chicken with a pack of instant rice and some frozen green beans.
  • Or, if you have a bit more time, make sliders with the honey mustard chicken, and serve them with cabbage slaw or your other favorite side dishes.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Do I need chicken stock for this recipe?

Nope, just follow the instructions below. There's enough moisture from the chicken itself and the remaining ingredients that your final dish will be tender and juicy! No dry chicken here—that's like a sin!

What herbs pair well with honey mustard chicken?

Chopped spring onions or green onions are a great combination with the tangy honey mustard. Depending on what else you're cooking, rosemary, thyme, and parsley would taste scrumptious, too.

Can I put this in the oven, instead?

I haven't tested it to know the exact cooking time and temperature for best results. I prefer this as a slow cooker recipe because the chicken comes out incredibly tender and moist. Plus, on hot days, I really don't want to deal with a sizzling oven or frying pan.

Honey mustard chicken with a fork.

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📞 The last word

Y'all, when we had this I was expecting leftovers - and looking forward to lunch the next day.

There. Were. No. Leftovers. In fact, I almost didn't have to wash the pan. It was licked clean as a whistle.

Just an FYI - I've used all kinds of dijon, yellow mustard, and all the rest in this recipe and my favorite is the old fashioned Gulden's Brown Mustard.

You do you, though.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Slow cooker honey mustard chicken recipe is sweet, tangy and fall apart tender! With just 5 ingredients this is an easy weeknight meal!
Course Main Dish - Chicken
Cuisine American - Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 8 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings:8
Calories:225
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast, boneless skinless
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup gingerale

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Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, mustard and gingerale.
  • Pour over chicken.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Notes

Storage:
Let leftover chicken cool down, then scoop it into an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to five days, or in the freezer for up to three months.
Reheat:
When you're ready to enjoy your chicken again, simply reheat it in the microwave until hot. You can microwave it from thawed or frozen. Just be sure to stir it a few times so it heats up evenly.
Tips:
  • If you are home, you can check the chicken at the six-hour mark with a meat thermometer for doneness. If the internal temperature is 165 F degrees, no need to keep cooking—toggle to the warm setting 'til dinner.
  • Instead of using a small bowl to whisk your sauce ingredients, double the recipe and stir it up in a mason jar. Then, you can save some homemade honey mustard sauce for later!
  • If you're pressed for time, use the high setting for three to four hours.
  • Shred the chicken easily using two forks and a pulling motion. Thankfully, this slow cooker chicken recipe always cooks the meat to falling-apart perfection, so it doesn't take much effort.
  • After shredding, don't forget to use tongs (not a sharp fork) to stir the chicken back into the delicious honey mustard sauce.
  • For a quick, complete meal, serve slow cooker honey mustard chicken with a pack of instant rice and some frozen green beans.
  • Or, if you have a bit more time, make sliders with the honey mustard chicken, and serve with cabbage slaw or your other favorite side dishes.
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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