Slow Cooker Quick Chick
Discover the ultimate hands-off dinner solution with our "Slow Cooker Quick Chick" recipe—a savory and slightly sweet chicken dish that's as easy as it is delicious. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful sauce made with honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and fragrant garlic. A quick sear in olive oil locks in flavors and adds a golden touch, while dried thyme and paprika infuse the dish with warm, earthy undertones. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep and can be served shredded or whole, paired with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a cozy family dinner, this crowd-pleaser is guaranteed to shine. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for an elegant finish, and enjoy the effortless magic of your slow cooker! Perfect for keywords like "easy chicken slow cooker recipes," "family-friendly dinners," and "quick prep comfort food."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear the chicken in the heated skillet for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. (This step is optional but adds flavor.)
In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, and thyme.
Place the seared (or raw) chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it if desired for a shredded chicken dish, or leave it whole for serving.
Optional: If you'd like a thicker sauce, transfer the cooking liquid to a saucepan and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until reduced to your desired consistency.
Serve the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish, drizzled with the slow-cooked sauce.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1679 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3273 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.0 g | ||
| Protein | 222.1 g | 444% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2076 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
