Slow-Cooker Chicken
Savor the rich flavors of this tender Slow-Cooker Chicken, effortlessly infused with savory and sweet notes. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a dish everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 58 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people. 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken: Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry. Place them in the slow cooker.
- Mix Your Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour Over Chicken: Pour the sauce generously over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Add Garlic and Broth: Sprinkle minced garlic on top and pour chicken broth around the chicken.
- Set It and Forget It: Cover the slow cooker and set on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked through and tender, shred the chicken with two forks. Serve hot over rice or alongside steamed vegetables, drizzling sauce from the pot on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider searing the chicken in a skillet before placing it in the slow cooker. Customize by adding bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition.