Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Craving cozy comfort food? Try this easy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken recipe. The creamy sauce is irresistible, and it’s better than takeout! After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping it from drying out. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Baked Stuffed Apples with Oats and Cinnamon and Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Chicken with Creamy Sauce.
Why This Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- The creamy sauce is out of this world!
- It's so easy, even on busy weeknights
- Better than takeout and way healthier
What You'll Need for Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
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
- black pepper
- dried thyme
- dried rosemary
- Optional: fresh parsley
- Optional: chopped green onions
📝 Ingredient Notes
- chicken breasts: You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix honey, mustard, Greek yogurt, garlic, onion, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Pour over chicken.
- Step 3: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 4: Shred chicken and stir to combine with sauce. Serve with fresh parsley and chopped green onions.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: The #1 reason this recipe fails is overcooking. To prevent it, set a timer and don't let it cook more than 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
- Pro tip: For extra flavor, sear the chicken breasts before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Pro tip: To make it spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
Storing & Reheating Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the sauce and chicken the night before and store it in the slow cooker insert in the fridge.
Freezing Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Freeze cooked and cooled chicken for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving.
- Best substitution: Instead of Greek yogurt, you can use sour cream or mayonnaise.
- Make-ahead: This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Cook a big batch and portion it out for the week.
- Scaling: This recipe serves 4-6. To double, simply double all ingredients.
- Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thin, try cooking it on the stovetop over medium heat until it thickens.
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Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- honey
- mustard
- Greek yogurt
- garlic
- onion
Seasonings
- salt
- black pepper
- dried thyme
- dried rosemary
Optional Toppings
- fresh parsley
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix honey, mustard, Greek yogurt, garlic, onion, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Pour over chicken.
- Step 3: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 4: Shred chicken and stir to combine with sauce. Serve with fresh parsley and chopped green onions.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving.
- Best substitution: Instead of Greek yogurt, you can use sour cream or mayonnaise.
- Make-ahead: This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Cook a big batch and portion it out for the week.
- Scaling: This recipe serves 4-6. To double, simply double all ingredients.
- Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thin, try cooking it on the stovetop over medium heat until it thickens.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked and cooled chicken for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the sauce and chicken the night before and store it in the slow cooker insert in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbs: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sat. Fat: 2g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the sauce and chicken the night before and store it in the slow cooker insert in the fridge.
The #1 reason this recipe fails is overcooking. To prevent it, set a timer and don't let it cook more than 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Yes, you can cook this on high pressure for 10 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.
Yes, you can freeze cooked and cooled chicken for up to 3 months.
This recipe goes great with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. You can also serve it with a side of steamed vegetables.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe 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!
