This crockpot maple dijon chicken is an easy, hands-off dinner made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and a few kitchen staples.
This slow cooker chicken is my go-to "whoops I forgot to think about dinner tonight and have no groceries" recipe. It's ultra-simple and you only need a handful of ingredients!
We'll stir our sauce together right in the bowl of our crockpot, then add chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) and let the slow cooker do it's thing. No browning the chicken or extra dishes necessary!
Our quick djion mustard sauce is perfect with maple syrup here (though you can also use honey if you prefer). A touch of apple cider vinegar (you could use lemon juice instead) cuts through the richness of the mustard and syrup and brings everything together.
Use this crockpot chicken right away for an easy main dish, or let it cool and store in the fridge for later.
We love using leftover dijon chicken breasts for quick sandwiches and wraps, easy salads (this chicken is great in a simple caesar salad!), and sliders throughout the week!
Crock pot dijon chicken FAQ!
Yes! We have an easy oven baked version of this chicken recipe here.
We recommend thawing your chicken before cooking it in a crock pot! Slow cookers cook at a low temperature, which means chicken defrosts slowly and can linger in the USDA's temperature "danger zone" (between 40-140°F) where bad bacteria can thrive. You can thaw frozen chicken in the fridge overnight or submerge an airtight bag of frozen chicken in a dish of cold water for 30 minutes until it thaws.
Nope! Use any cut of skinless chicken you like here. This recipe is good with chicken breasts or chicken thighs. We recommend skinless (skin can get rubbery in the crock pot) but you can use boneless or bone-in. If you use bone-in chicken, you may need to extend the cook time.
Easy side dishes to complete your chicken dinner
Not sure what to serve with your djion chicken? We've got you covered with these stress-free side dish ideas!
- Quick Dijon Corn Salsa
- Cauliflower Mac and Cheese (our meal prep-friendly Cauliflower Cream brings this pasta together in just a few minutes!)
- Rice, farro, or quinoa
- Lemon Roasted Broccoli
- An easy kale salad
Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Description
This crockpot maple dijon chicken is an easy, hands-off dinner made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts and a few kitchen staples.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 large pieces)
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Stir dijon mustard, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar together in the bowl of a slow cooker.
- Add chicken and a pinch of salt to slow cooker; use tongs to flip the chicken over a few times until it’s evenly coated with the sauce. Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours until cooked through.
- Top cooked chicken with chopped parsley (optional) and a pinch of fresh ground black pepper. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
Substitutions. Use honey instead of maple syrup if you like. You can also swap the apple cider vinegar here for fresh lemon juice. Swap the chicken breasts for chicken thighs or another cut of chicken if you prefer (we recommend using skinless chicken, but you can use bone-in if you like - you may just need to adjust the cook time).
What kind of mustard should I use? We used a creamy dijon mustard here, but it's also good with a coarse, stone-ground dijon variety!
If your sauce separates in the slow cooker, remove the cooked chicken and whisk the sauce to bring it back together. Your chicken will release moisture as it cooks, which can thin the sauce quite a bit (especially if you're doubling or tripling the recipe). If you want to thicken the sauce further, transfer it to a small saucepan and simmer, whisking frequently, until sauce has thickened. You can also whisk in a cornstarch slurry if you like.
Can I bake this in the oven instead? Yes! See our oven baked maple dijon chicken recipe.
Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe? We do not recommend cooking chicken straight from frozen in the crockpot. Slow cookers cook at a low temperature, which means chicken defrosts slowly and can hang out in the USDA's temperature "danger zone" (40-140°F) where bad bacteria can thrive. We recommend thawing your chicken before cooking in a crock pot!
Serve this chicken with a quick salad, rice or pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Keywords: crock pot, mustard, dinner
The photos for this recipe were taken by Casey at The Mindful Hapa!
These were so easy and absolutely delicious. I served them on an arugula and spinach salad. I used thighs because I like them better. Thank you!
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WAHOO! We're so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
I've made this chicken for my husband a few times now and he's loved it every single time. It's easy for me to make and the flavor never fails us!
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We're SO happy to hear this has become part of your regular rotation!!