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Savory Slow-Cooked Crockpot Chicken

Savory Slow-Cooked Crockpot Chicken for Effortless Comfort

Enjoy this Savory Slow-Cooked Crockpot Chicken recipe, featuring a honey-soy glaze for effortless comfort and maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Thickening Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts The star of the dish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Onion, Sliced Adds natural sweetness
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced Infuses the chicken with richness
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Keeps chicken moist
  • 1/3 cup Soy Sauce Brings umami flavor
  • 1/4 cup Honey Contributes to glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds tanginess
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Introduces smoky notes
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Offers earthy notes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Rounds out the flavor
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Water To prepare cornstarch slurry
For Garnish
  • Fresh Parsley Adds fresh flavor

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and sear the chicken for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Layer Vegetables: Slice onion and mince garlic, layering them at the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. Add Chicken: Place the seared chicken on top of the onion and garlic mixture in the crockpot.
  5. Mix Sauce: Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and thyme in a bowl, then pour over chicken.
  6. Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fork-tender.
  7. Thicken Sauce: Remove chicken, mix cornstarch and water, add to crockpot and cook on High for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Serve: Return chicken to the crockpot or serve on a platter, garnishing with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for busy schedules, this easy recipe is a hit for family dinners and keeps well for leftovers.

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