Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Tender and flavorful, this slow cooker honey mustard chicken is sure to become a favorite! With its well-balanced sauce made of honey, mustard, butter, cream, and more, you won’t be disappointed.

close up of shredded creamy honey mustard chicken in a slow cooker.

My Simple Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and creamy, and it’s so easy to make. The chicken turns out super tender, soaking up all that delicious sauce while it cooks. The combination of honey and mustard is popular for good reason – the flavors are a match made in heaven.

seasonings, chicken, mustard, honey, butter, worcestershire sauce and heavy whipping cream in front of a slow cooker.

Key Ingredients

  • Chicken – boneless skinless chicken breasts cook up the best in the crockpot
  • Honey – sweetens the dish but not overpowering
  • Mustard – standard yellow mustard will add the expected tang
  • Butter – melted salted butter mellows the flavors.
  • Seasonings – garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano
  • Worcestershire sauce – this is the secret ingredient that adds depth of flavor!
  • Heavy Cream – blends all the flavors together (Add this AFTER the cooking time is up)

How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

  1. Mix up the honey mustard sauce ingredients.
  2. Add the chicken and sauce to the crockpot
  3. Let it cook up until the chicken is tender.
  4. Time to shred and enjoy! – The chicken will absorb more sauce when shredded, SO GOOD!
Home made honey mustard in a pink bowl.
Homemade honey mustard sauce poured over chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
cooked shredded honey mustard chicken

Tips & Variations

  • Cut Swap: You can use just about any cut of chicken in this; drumsticks, chicken thighs, tenderloins, or a whole chicken (takes longer).
  • Dijon Mustard: Grey Poupon can be used as a substitute for regular mustard. Dijon mustard is made with white wine (or wine vinegar) and can add a great flavor to this dish. However, I suggest only using 1/4 cup and 1/4 cup of standard yellow mustard as well.
  • Herbs: Add fresh thyme or rosemary for an aromatic touch.
  • Vegetables: Toss in baby carrots, diced potatoes, or green beans to cook along with the chicken.
  • Different Sweeteners: You can use brown sugar or maple syrup if you are out of honey, but it will have a different taste.
finished cooking honey mustard chicken in slow cooker with wooden spoon in it.

How to Serve Honey Mustard Chicken

Here is how my family enjoys this tender honey mustard chicken:

  • Over mashed potatoes (try my slow cooker mashed potatoes)
  • With steamed white rice or rice pilaf
  • Serve as sandwiches by scooping the chicken onto toasted hamburger buns or you can put the honey mustard chicken in tortilla wraps with shredded lettuce and tomatoes.
  • You can also serve the chicken over pasta, such as egg noodles or penne.
grey plate with mashed potatoes and shredded honey mustard chicken on top.

Storing Directions

Place the chicken and sauce in containers and place in the fridge for up to four days, or you can freeze for up to three months. Keep any sides, such as rice or mashed potatoes, separate from the chicken.

  • Add the chicken breast to the bottom of your slow cooker.

  • In a small bowl combine the honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, melted butter, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Wait to add the heavy cream until the end of the cooking time.

  • Pour the honey mustard mixture over the chicken breasts.

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6 hours.

  • When the cooking time is up, add the heavy cream.

  • Using 2 forks, shred the chicken right in the slow cooker. Stir until the cream and sauce have combined.

  • Serve and enjoy!

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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