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Crockpot Chicken

Deliciously Easy Crockpot Chicken for Effortless Family Dinners

This easy crockpot chicken recipe creates tender, flavorful chicken that warms the heart—perfect for busy families and gluten-free diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium sliced onion
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side.
  3. Layer sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. Place the seared chicken on top of the onion and garlic mixture in the crockpot.
  5. Mix the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme in a bowl.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it's coated well.
  7. Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
  8. Remove the chicken and keep warm while preparing the sauce.
  9. Whisk together cornstarch and water and add to the remaining liquid in the crockpot, cooking on High for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
  10. Return the chicken to the crockpot, allow it to soak up flavor, and serve with thickened sauce and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 36gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.

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