Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Slow cooker honey mustard chicken is a family favorite that’s better than takeout. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it creamy and tender. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Paneer and Corn Seekh Kabab Recipe for Dinner and Refreshing Blue Spirulina Juice Recipe for Healthy Mornings.

What You'll Need for Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Honey
• Mustard
• Greek yogurt
• Garlic
• Onion
• Salt
• Pepper
• Paprika
• Thyme
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes

How to Make Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix honey, mustard, Greek yogurt, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
3. Step 3: Pour the mixture over the chicken.
4. Step 4: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Step 5: Shred the chicken and serve with optional toppings.

Storing & Reheating Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days Make-ahead tip: Can be made ahead and reheated

Freezing Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Freeze for up to 3 months

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
• Best substitution: If you don't have Greek yogurt, use sour cream or mayonnaise.
• Make-ahead: This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the slow cooker before serving.

Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Total

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Honey
• Mustard
• Greek yogurt
• Garlic
• Onion

Seasonings

• Salt
• Pepper
• Paprika
• Thyme

Optional Toppings

• Chopped fresh parsley
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix honey, mustard, Greek yogurt, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
3. Step 3: Pour the mixture over the chicken.
4. Step 4: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Step 5: Shred the chicken and serve with optional toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
• Best substitution: If you don't have Greek yogurt, use sour cream or mayonnaise.
• Make-ahead: This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the slow cooker before serving.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes
• Make ahead: Can be made ahead and reheated

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 15g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 90mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!