Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Slow cooker honey mustard chicken is a tangy, easy weeknight dinner with tender shredded chicken and a simple homemade sauce.

Author: Kelsey Smith

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 6 serving

Calories: 268 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Season the chicken: Lightly spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the chicken breasts and sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the dijon mustard, honey, and chicken broth until smooth. Pour the sauce evenly over the top of the chicken.
Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) (though a slightly higher internal temperature can make shredding easier). Remove the whole breasts and set aside.
Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth, then stir the slurry into the sauce. Cover and cook on LOW for 10–15 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Shred the chicken: While the sauce thickens, shred the chicken with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker and toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.