This Crock Pot Honey Mustard Chicken is super flavorful and is easy enough to make on a weeknight. It's the perfect protein for any meal!
Have I mentioned how "Quick and Easy" is the theme in our house for dinner, lately? I loved our Crock Pot before, but now, oh now, it's a life saver. This whole working mom thing is seriously kicking my ass. Shout out to all the other working moms out there to little ones. Solidarity, sisters! I've got an easy dinner for you: Crock Pot Honey Mustard Chicken!
Ingredients Needed:
Just six! Super easy. Super affordable.
- Boneless chicken breasts - This would also be delicious with boneless chicken thighs.
- Dijon Mustard - Have you made our homemade Dijon Mustard yet?
- Chicken Stock - Have you made your own Homemade Chicken Stock yet? You could also use Homemade Vegetable Stock, too.
- Liquid smoke - Optional but we love the flavor that this adds!
- Garlic
- Honey
- Kosher salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
Now that I'm waking up at 5 am and not getting home until 6 pm, the only thing I have time for these days is whatever can be done in the Crock Pot. The best part of Crock Pot meals? They can be mostly made the night before!
Step 1: Mix everything (but the chicken) in a bowl.
Step 2: Add the chicken, cover, and then put in fridge until you're ready to use. Up to 18 hrs.
Step 3: Put in the Crock Pot and forget about it!
Don't think about it all day while you're at your busy job or while you're watching your kids, or while your painting your nails and eating bon bons. Whatev.
No matter what you do while you're not thinking about dinner, once it's done, give that chicken a shred and yummm.
Serve it With:
Serve it over rice! Serve it in a sandwich (with some Homemade Bread)! Toss it on a salad! Anything. Or just on it's on with some of our favorite sides!
Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms
... the list goes on and on! Check out our sides and salads!
We put this over some simple brown basmati rice cooked in chicken stock and ahhh quick and easy dinner!
So to all the working moms and dads out there who don't have time to cook because they'd rather snuggle their little ones at night after work, I've got your back. Stay tuned for more meals made from scratch that are also easy enough for the working (exhausted) parent. 😉
Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
Crock Pot Honey Mustard Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup honey
- 5 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke optional
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and place in crock pot.
- Add remaining ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix well. Pour over chicken.
- Cook on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs.
- Shred chicken with a fork and serve over rice.
Ok, so I haven't tried the recipe yet but I just wanted to say I appreciate how nicely it printed out. Maybe that is silly but I abhor printing out a recipe only to find that it takes multipple pages due to ads and formatting weirdness. It is then awkward to read and it makes me grumpy so I avoid all other recipes on that particular as well. So, thanks! 🙂
Awww TK that is SO nice!! So glad it formats well for you and I hope you enjoy the recipe, too!
Oh man, LOVE honey mustard chicken. It's one of those flavors that reminds me of my childhood and I could eat it every single week. I've never made a crockpot version of it, but as a mother of a toddler, I'm totally sold. It sounds perfect!
Yes! My toddler loved it - and I love how easy it is!
A crock pot had to be invented by a woman who could not squeeze another minute out of the day. Coming home after being gone all day and having to think of cooking a meal is not easy. This honey mustard chicken sounds amazing. You could use the leftover for sandwiches. Love all the flavors going on in the chicken -- with the crock pot would not dry out.
Omg YES. Marisa, I love the way you think. Definitely an invention by an overworked woman! 😉
First of all--go YOU!! Creatively getting a healthy, proper dinner on the table after a 12+ hour day is the working mom's challenge, that's for sure. I really like that this chicken is so versatile. Served over rice and salads sound delish. I'd probably toast a really great sandwich roll for another way to serve it.
Thank you so much, Kirsten!
I can't even tell you how much I love Dijon mustard and am always looking for excuses to use it. This chicken dish is the perfect opportunity and I can't wait to try! Thanks for sharing another brilliant recipe 🙂
Love everything about this. So simple yet so incredibly yummy looking. My gosh...look at the fork-tender chicken. Honey mustard chicken is our favorite, and in a slow cooker is brilliant. Thanks for this awesome recipe, will be making this very, very soon.
I love everything about this....especially that I can make most of it in the evening and then throw into the crock pot in the morning. Having this ready when I get home is going to be a game changer. We love honey mustard so this sounds just perfect for our house. Can't wait to add this to our menu planning for this week.
It made our weeknights sooo much easier! Enjoy, Debra!
I have not jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon....BUT I DO love using my slow cooker. I needed to figure out a dinner idea for an upcoming birthday celebration. I think this is it. Printing right now....awesome!!
You know, I'm with you, Gloria! I have an IP, but I mostly use it for the slow cook option because I broke our very old and well loved crock pot!
Honey Mustard is a classic that never gets old for me. Thank you for this amazing, must-pin crockpot recipe of it! I'll keep it at hand!
Thanks, Michelle!
This is definitely a dish I am going to have to try in the crockpot, it looks amazing!
Enjoy!
What an absolutely gorgeous sounding recipe! Love all that mustard! I'll be trying this soon 🙂
Thanks, Elizabeth! Enjoy!
I love rice and chicken. This looks like a perfect hassle-free recipe for those busy weeknights when you are in no mood to put in that extra effort and energy! Thanks for sharing.
You're right - so easy for weeknights!
Love cooking with mustard gives so much flavor to chicken and other meats too. I need to use my crock pot and make this recipe soon, looks so tasty
It definitely does - thanks!
This looks easy & fabulous - my favorite things!
Mmm....this honey-mustard chicken looks so delicious! I'm adding this to my meal plan for next week.
What a tasty and easy way to fix chicken. And as good as it is for dinner and over a salad, how about making a sandwich out of it. I could see this on game day and having this done up. Put out some great tasting buns and condiments and you have one heck of a sandwich.
You're right! This makes AMAZING sandwiches!!
Honey and mustard are one of my absolute favorite chicken flavors but I have never made it in a crockpot. I can't wait to try this.
I love the flavors going on here and omg that chicken looks so so good. I could eat this as it is. I love quick and easy dinner recipes and crock pot makes cooking convenient
I love all the ingredients in this - it looks like a winner! Love that it's so family friendly!
Oh yum! I am pinning this one for later because I love honey mustard and I know my kiddos will be all over this recipe! Thanks!
It's a HUGE hit with kids! I hope you all enjoy!
love the ease of this recipe and it sure sound fantastic!
What a gorgeous meal!! I love using my crock pot — it makes lief so much simpler!!
WOW!!! This sounds perfect! I want to make this chicken for the next weekend! I know it would be a hit!
Crock pot dinners save me on weeknights more often than not, and chicken usually features prominently. Honey mustard is a nice twist.
I love when meals that are convenient to make on a busy night are really flavorful, too, and this Honey Mustard Chicken looks like it fits the bill! I love anything honey mustard, so this would be a dish that I would devour. I really need to start using my crockpot now for cozy dishes like this now that we're into fall. I ate a sandwich last night for dinner, and would've much preferred this chicken!
First of all let me tell you how grateful I am that this isn't an Instant Pot recipe. I don't have one but I do have a Slow Cooker and we do love variety in our chicken recipes. This sounds so good. That touch of mustard and a bit of honey! YUM!!
This is such a deliciously brilliant recipe! I don't know why I've never thought of upping the honey mustard chicken game like this. I've always associated that pairing with sandwiches or chicken fingers, but damn! The flavors go together so well, of course you can take it away from fast food and turn it into a comforting home-cooked meal <3
My mom loves honey mustard. She serves it with everything! But, she never made it herself. I love that you made your own mustard and added honey instead of just buying a jar. But, I also love that the chicken recipe is super easy. Easy meals are so needed on weeknights!
Gotta love a simple crockpot chicken recipe. Love all the flavors in the marinade, and I always have them too. I can't wait to make this and have this delicious chicken waiting when we get home from the kids sports games.
It's definitely a fav among the kids, too! Enjoy!
I love a quick and easy dinner that lets me slide into an easy chair after a hard day at work! I am so thankful for such an delicious meal idea for dinner this week! I have a hectic week at work and this fits the bill for weeknight dinner goodness!
Girl, don't I know it!
what an easy family meal! loving my crockpot even more now with the cooler weather and love a warm comforting meal. family loved this with white rice and veggies.
I sometimes whisper sweet things to my Crock Pot because I love it so... 😛
This looks so good. I love that you have a homemade dijon mustard as well! I'm not an exhausted parent but as an exhausted person in general, I need an easy crock pot meal!
I was exhausted before kids, too! Easy Crock Pot meals make everyone's lives easier!!
I really love this recipe! It caters to all of my cravings for honey mustard and chicken. Looks like the ultimate comfort food for a busy weeknight. Thanks for the recipe…sharing!
Thank you! Yes - easy and comforting is a must for us these days!
What a great idea, I love my crockpot too. It does seem like a perfect solution to busy weeknights. You have very long days, thanks for sharing this!
All hail the mighty Crock Pot! 😀
I need more quick and easy meals in my life too! I need to start thinking ahead like this- I like it! And honey mustard and chicken are just so perfect together. I wish I'd made this for dinner tonight!
Quick, easy, and delicious. It's where it's at!
You know, I need to cook up this for my next party. What a great way to feed a crowd...and economical too. So many ways to enjoy this delicious meat....and I LOVE my slow cooker.
Ooooh genius! This would be so great for a party!!
I am putting this on next weeks menu!!! I can't eat rice, I wonder how it would taste over bisquits. Thank you for sharing!
Ooooh it would be great with biscuits!!!
Do you post the nutritional value/calorie count for your recipes?
Hi Jill! I don't normally, but I did do an analysis for this recipe: assuming 6 servings: Amount Per Serving
Calories 537Calories from Fat 160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.8g27%
Saturated Fat 4.7g24%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 202mg67%
Sodium 1336mg56%
Potassium 609mg17%
Total Carbohydrates 25.5g8%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g3%
Sugars 23.5g
Protein 66.9g
Vitamin A 3% • Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 6% • Iron 18%
I hope this helps! Although it looks like there's a lot of sodium, but that's using data from a generic store bought chicken stock, so if you used your own or a low sodium, that will bring that count down quite a bit. I used the site Calorie Count 🙂 https://www.caloriecount.com
This sounds soo good! Thanks!