Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Maple Dijon Chicken recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts slow-cooked in a tangy and sweet maple Dijon sauce. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal, it delivers flavorful results with minimal prep and pairs beautifully with a variety of side dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 5 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 to 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 large pieces)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Garnish (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In the bowl of a slow cooker, stir together the Dijon mustard, pure maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar until well combined to create a balanced sweet and tangy sauce.
- Add the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker and sprinkle a pinch of salt over them. Use tongs to gently flip the chicken pieces several times in the sauce to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the chicken on the low setting for 3 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooked, top the chicken breasts with chopped fresh parsley and sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper. Serve immediately alongside your preferred side dishes such as steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on slow cooker model; check chicken for doneness after 3 hours.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup, for the best flavor.
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