This Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken recipe has tender chicken, a tangy honey mustard sauce, and is so easy to make. Perfect for meal prep, to bring to a potluck, or for a yummy weeknight dinner.
Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken
I love delicious, filling chicken recipes and this one is for sure a winner! There are multiple ways to make and serve this slow cooker honey mustard chicken. It is an easy dinner with a tangy, delicious sauce.
What is honey mustard you may say? It is pretty much as simple as it sounds. A delicious blend of both honey and mustard (along with a few other things). Honey mustard is a tangy, sweet, smooth sauce that is known for pairing perfectly with a chicken tender.
This is one of those easy recipes that will be on repeat over and over. It requires minimal effort and minimal cleanup since the entire recipe is cooked thoroughly from start to finish in a crockpot.
Pop this easy dinner in your crockpot when you've got a line up of busy weeknights and you won't regret it. It is not just easy, it also packs a ton of protein and is so delicious. With so many versatile ways to enjoy, and the sweet comfort flavor of honey mustard, this is sure to be your next family favorite.
Crockpot honey mustard chicken ingredients
All the ingredients you'll need to make this filling meal are found below:
- chicken breasts
- chicken broth
- garlic
- honey
- dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- black pepper
- salt
- cayenne
How to make crockpot honey mustard chicken
Make this delicious crockpot honey mustard chicken by following these simple instructions.
- Place the chicken breast in the crockpot.
- Add honey, dijon mustard, garlic, worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and cayenne to a small bowl. Mix the honey mustard sauce well.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken breast. Cook on high for 2-3 hours (low 4-5 hours) or until the chicken is cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Take the chicken out of the crock pot and shred. Add the chicken back into the crockpot. Stir.
- Optional: Serve with rice and a vegetable, or on sandwich rolls with slaw.
- Enjoy!
Crockpot honey mustard chicken substitution ideas
Here are some easy substitution ideas for this slow cooker meal. Since honey mustard is such a recognizable flavor, there isn't a ton of room for substituting and still getting that classic honey mustard goodness. If you find yourself trying to make too many substitutions, you may want to try out some of the other chicken crockpot recipes here on my blog.
- Chicken: I use boneless chicken breasts as my preferred cut of chicken. However, you could use whatever you like best. Try it out with chicken legs or even bone-in chicken thighs.
- Garlic: This recipe calls for minced garlic cloves, but you could use pre-minced garlic too.
- Dijon mustard: Use yellow mustard in a pinch, but Dijon really brings the flavor here.
- Cayenne: Leave out the cayenne if that's too hot for your taste.
How long does crockpot honey mustard chicken last in the fridge?
This yummy slow cooker chicken recipe will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. It is perfect for meal prep.
There are so many versatile ways to serve this recipe, you could have it a different way every day of the week.
How to meal prep this recipe
To meal prep this easy meal, follow the instructions. Cook the chicken in the crockpot until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees Farenheit.
Store the servings in airtight containers in the fridge. This recipe makes six servings. The nutrition noted on the recipe card is only for the chicken, not for whatever you may serve it with.
What goes well with honey mustard chicken
The tangy honey mustard flavors are so fun to serve in many different ways. One of my favorite ways to make a chicken sandwich, as shown in the pictures in this blog.
You could also make a bowl over white rice or cauliflower rice. It would also taste delicious on top of a bed of greens.
How healthy is crockpot honey mustard chicken?
Healthy is a subjective term that really depends on a variety of factors for each individual person. It will depend on your body, your movement level and you health goals.
I love breaking down recipes to their individual ingredients to see what vitamins and minerals they have to offer you! The chicken in one serving of this recipe has 47 grams of protein. That is plenty to keep you full until your next meal! The honey has lots of antioxidants, which protect your cells from damage.
What pairs well with honey mustard?
Honey mustard chicken pairs well with so many different sides. I love roasted vegetables with honey mustard chicken, especially asparagus or green beans. Roasted potatoes and carrots are also so yummy.
Some well cooked rice, or a side of coleslaw would surely be delicious as well. Comment on this blog post what you decide to serve your chicken with!
Is it okay to put raw chicken in the crockpot?
Yes, absolutely. If you put cooked chicken in a slow cooker, it would dry out and not be very appetizing!
Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in the crockpot?
Generally speaking, it is better to cook chicken on a low setting for 6-8 hours. This allows the chicken plenty of time of become tender and flavor while cooking.
However, if you're running short on time, high for 3-4 hours will definitely do the trick, too! I've had great success with both settings on my crockpot.
Other delicious crockpot recipes
I absolutely love crockpot recipes and there are so shortage of them on my blog. Check out these other yummy options the whole family will love here at Jordo's World:
- Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Crockpot White Chicken Chili
- Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
- Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti
Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken
Equipment
- crockpot or slow cooker
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in the crockpot.
- Add honey, dijon mustard, garlic, worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and cayenne to a small bowl. Mix well.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken breast. Cook on high for 2-3 hours (low 4-5 hours) or until the chicken is cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Take the chicken out of the crock pot and shred. Add the chicken back into the crockpot. Stir.
- Optional: Serve with rice and a vegetable, or on sandwich rolls with slaw.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- The nutrition is for the shredded chicken only
Morgan Wallace says
Love this for an easy AND tasty meal! Has been great for providing a meal for others as well, and it’s always loved!