Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker
Slow cooker honey mustard chicken is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping it creamy and flavorful is to add the dairy and honey at the end. The result is a golden, comforting dish that’s better than takeout. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try these easy high protein chicken lettuce wraps next! and Pair this with some creamy garlic mushroom stuffed shells for a perfect dinner!.
Why This Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and comforting
- Better than takeout
- Easy to customize
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.
- chicken breasts
- boneless, skinless
- honey
- mustard
- garlic
- onion soup mix
- Optional: chopped parsley
- Optional: shredded cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- chicken breasts: You can also use thighs.
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How to Make Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Step 2: Mix honey, mustard, garlic, and onion soup mix. Pour over chicken.
- Step 3: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 4: Remove chicken, blend sauce, stir in sour cream and honey. Return chicken to sauce.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker
- : For a thicker sauce, blend in a bit of cornstarch mixed with water.
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken or it will become dry. Remove it from the slow cooker when it's still slightly pink in the middle.
- : Add your favorite vegetables to the slow cooker for a one-pot meal.
Storing & Reheating Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker
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: Prepare the sauce and chicken up to 1 day ahead. Cook in the slow cooker when ready to serve.
Freezing Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker
Freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Best substitution: Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- 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, blend in a bit of cornstarch mixed with water.
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Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- boneless, skinless
Seasonings
- honey
- mustard
- garlic
- onion soup mix
Optional Toppings
- chopped parsley
- shredded cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Step 2: Mix honey, mustard, garlic, and onion soup mix. Pour over chicken.
- Step 3: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 4: Remove chicken, blend sauce, stir in sour cream and honey. Return chicken to sauce.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Best substitution: Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- 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, blend in a bit of cornstarch mixed with water.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare the sauce and chicken up to 1 day ahead. Cook in the slow cooker when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken in the Slow Cooker FAQs
Yes, prepare the sauce and chicken up to 1 day ahead. Cook in the slow cooker when ready to serve.
Overcooking is the most common reason. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker when it's still slightly pink in the middle.
Yes, freeze cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to 3 months.
No, this is a slow cooker recipe. The air fryer is not a suitable appliance for this dish.
Greek yogurt is a good substitute for a lighter version.
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!
