Recipe Details
Slow Cooker Honey Dijon Shredded Chicken
An easy, hands-off weeknight meal that delivers tangy, sweet, and savory pulled chicken perfect for sandwiches, salads, or serving over grains.
Recipe Basics
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time | Servings |
|-----------|-----------|------------|----------|
| 10 minutes | 2 hours 30 minutes | 2 hours 40 minutes | 6 |
Ingredients
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup honey
¼ cup Dijon mustard, plus 1 to 2 extra tablespoons for adjusting flavor
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder to a small bowl, and stir to blend the dry seasonings evenly. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts to coat every side thoroughly.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the honey, the initial ¼ cup of Dijon mustard, and the minced garlic until you get a smooth, uniform sauce.
Place the seasoned chicken into a 4-quart slow cooker, then pour the full batch of honey-Dijon sauce over the top of the chicken.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on the Low heat setting for 2 hours 30 minutes. The chicken is ready when it is fork-tender, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165°F (74°C).
Transfer the cooked whole chicken breasts to a cutting board, then shred the meat completely using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and toss well to coat every piece in the sauce. Before serving, stir in 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of Dijon mustard to taste to amp up the tangy flavor per your preference.