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Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

by Sarah Olson on August 22, 2020 | Updated September 5, 2020 30 Comments

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Tender honey mustard chicken made in the slow cooker will be your favorite recipe! Sweet and tangy and goes perfectly with mashed potatoes.

If you are looking for more ways to make chicken breasts in your slow cooker than this recipe is a must-try! Also, try my Olive Garden Chicken or Buffalo Chicken.

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

This is a recipe that I have been tweaking over the years. My recent change is an addition of heavy cream to the recipe. It mellows out the flavors and helps makes a wonderful decadent sauce.

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

How to make honey mustard chicken:

  • Chicken – boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Honey – sweetens the dish
  • Mustard – standard yellow mustard
  • Butter – melted salted butter for butter makes everything better
  • Seasonings – garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano
  • Worcestershire sauce – this is the secret ingredient!
  • Heavy Cream – mellows out the sauce (Add this AFTER the cooking time is up)
2 photo collage. Ingredients for honey mustard in small bowls, and mixed honey mustard in a pink bowl.

How long do I cook?

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on LOW for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
2 photo collage. 3 chicken breasts with honey mustard before and after cooking in the slow cooker.
  • When the cooking time is done, add the heavy cream
  • Shred the chicken with 2 forks and stir.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Can I use a different cut of chicken?

This recipe is very versatile! You can use any of these chicken cuts with great results. Anything with skin on it I would remove before serving.

  • Drumsticks
  • Bone-in or boneless chicken thighs
  • Chicken tenderlions
  • Whole Chicken (this will take additional time to cook, usually around 8 hours on low or until cooked through )
finished cooking honey mustard chicken in slow cooker with wooden spoon in it.

Can I use Dijon mustard such as Grey Poupon?

  • Dijon mustard is made with white wine (or wine vinegar) and can add a great flavor to this dish.
  • You can use Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard though I suggest only using 1/4 cup and using 1/4 cup standard yellow mustard as well.

How should I serve honey mustard chicken?

  • Over mashed potatoes
  • With steamed white rice or rice pilaf
  • On toasted hamburger buns
grey plate with mashed potatoes and shredded honey mustard chicken on top.

More chicken recipes to try next:

  • Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
  • Slow Cooker No Peek Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Leek Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken

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cooked shredded honey mustard chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

4.93 from 13 votes
Tender slow cooker shredded chicken in a sweet but tangy honey mustard sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey mustard chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 3 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup yellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup salted butter melted
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dried leaf oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (WAIT TO ADD UNTIL THE END)
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Instructions:

  • 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!

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Recipe Notes:

Can I use a different cut of chicken?
This recipe is very versatile! You can use any of these chicken cuts with great results. Anything with skin on it I would remove before serving.
  • Drumsticks
  • Bone-in or boneless chicken thighs
  • Chicken tenders
  • Whole Chicken (this will take additional time to cook, usually around 8 hours on low or until cooked through )
Can I use a Dijon mustard such as Grey Poupon?
  • Dijon mustard is made with white wine (or wine vinegar) and can add a great flavor to this dish.
  • You can use Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard though I suggest only using 1/4 cup and using 1/4 cup standard mustard as well.

Nutrition:

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
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    Comments

    1. Sally Biello says

      February 17, 2021 at 9:48 am

      Can you make this with sliced potatoes?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 17, 2021 at 5:06 pm

        Hi, I have not tested it with potatoes. Unsure how it would taste.

        Reply
    2. Hannah says

      February 14, 2021 at 1:19 pm

      Hello, has anyone added veggies? At the beginning or towards the end? Do I add more sauce? Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Chuck Lisle says

      January 29, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      Could you substitute sour cream for the heavy cream?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 29, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        Yes! I think that would work fine.

        Reply
    4. Kelley says

      January 26, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      How long can you keep this on warm? Can you add the cream after cooking then keep on warm for awhile?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 26, 2021 at 1:07 pm

        Heavy cream does great without curdling. I’d say probably 3 hours.

        Reply
    5. Penny says

      January 12, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I used semi-thawed cubed chicken breast on low for 4 hours was perfect. I used less salt than the recipe called for and didn’t miss it. This was so good, it almost didn’t make it to the table.

      Reply
    6. Dallas says

      November 22, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      4 stars
      Yummy recipe but I suggest only 4 1/2 to 5 hours to leave it in. Mine was dry and I didn’t open the lid until the end.

      Reply
    7. Lindsay says

      November 16, 2020 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      Really tasty but I found it dry but only myself to blame as I only read after the meal that I shouldn’t have opened the lid! Really quick and easy too, kids love it!

      Reply
    8. Melissa Donehew says

      October 5, 2020 at 9:15 pm

      Do you put the chicken over rice or what would you recommend

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 6, 2020 at 6:58 am

        Rice or mashed potatoes

        Reply
    9. Cheemz says

      September 24, 2020 at 11:11 am

      Do I need to wait until the sauce heats back up after adding the heavy cream? Also, why do we wait to add the cream til last?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 24, 2020 at 11:38 am

        Some creams can curdle, that’s why I wait. I don’t wait for it to heat back up but you can, won’t take long.

        Reply
    10. Martha Douds says

      September 21, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      Has anyone added curry? I used to make a honey mustard curry powder baked chicken and it was always good. At that time I used Guldens spicy brown which worked well with melted butter, honey, salt and curry powder powder. Just wondered if anyone had tried it in this slow cooker recipe.

      Reply
    11. Mari says

      September 2, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for supper tonight, and it was outstanding. If you follow the recipe as written, you will have an amazing meal. My husband and my son loved it, and I loved it just as much. This is delicious and so easy to toss together. Cleanup is a breeze too. We moved awhile back, and my slow cooker is still in storage, but my Instant Pot has a slow cooker function, and I mainly use it for that. Thank you for so many delicious, amazing recipes. You make it so easy to put together something delicious for my family. I will definitely make this again, and again.

      Reply
    12. Hana says

      September 1, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      Can I cook chicken on high for 4 hours instead

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 2, 2020 at 3:42 pm

        I have not tested on high, it may burn on the edges because of the sugar in the honey. Keep an eye on it.

        Reply
    13. Diana says

      August 27, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Have you ever used pork instead of chicken? How do you think it would taste?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 27, 2020 at 7:03 pm

        I have not tried but I think it would be good!

        Reply
    14. Connie says

      August 26, 2020 at 4:31 am

      Can I use frozen chicken?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 26, 2020 at 9:27 am

        Hi Connie, I thaw all all my meat before adding to the slow cooker so I can’t say.

        Reply
    15. Joe says

      August 24, 2020 at 3:22 am

      How do i make it thicker?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 24, 2020 at 7:49 am

        You can do a cornstarch slurry at the end of the cooking time.

        Reply
    16. Lynne says

      August 23, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      Will wholegrain mustard work?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 24, 2020 at 7:49 am

        I have not tried. Unsure it it would be too strong. Could do half whole grain and half yellow.

        Reply
        • Lynne says

          August 25, 2020 at 5:32 am

          Thank you. I did wonder if it would be too strong.

          Reply
    17. Maria Richter says

      August 23, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like great cooking

      Reply
    18. Terry says

      August 23, 2020 at 9:52 am

      Can I use half & half instead of heavy cream.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 23, 2020 at 4:20 pm

        Yes, it will be a touch thinner though.

        Reply

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