Are you seeking an effortless yet delectable dinner option that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings? Look no further than our ultimate guide to cooking crockpot dijon chicken. With its tender, flavorful meat and rich, creamy sauce, this classic dish is sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Let us take you on a culinary journey as we explore the various recipes, cooking techniques, and ingredient variations that will transform your slow cooker into a culinary haven. From selecting the perfect chicken cuts to mastering the art of creating a luscious dijon sauce, we'll provide you with all the knowledge and inspiration you need to create a mouthwatering crockpot dijon chicken dish that will satisfy even the most discerning palates.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER DIJON CHICKEN
Tender bites of bone-in chicken thighs and mushrooms are covered in a dijon, lemon and tarragon sauce.
Provided by 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
Categories Chicken
Time 6h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together the broth, oil, mustard, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, tarragon, pepper and salt.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and dump the lemon juice mixture over the top. Then add in the mushrooms, if using.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours. (All slow cookers cook differently so yours may be faster or slower). Remove the lid.
- Use tongs to place chicken, skin side up, on a baking sheet. Broil in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until skin crisps up.
- In a small bowl mix together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker. Turn slow cooker to high and let the juices thicken.
- Serve chicken and sauce. Enjoy!
SLOW DIJON CHICKEN
Provided by GRIFFIN
Time 5h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease slow cooker or spray with cooking spray. Wash chicken breasts and pat dry. Rub chicken with honey mustard; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. Top with spinach. Spinach can be packed in the cooker, or add spinach in parts as spinach cooks down and wilts, if your pot is too small for all of it. Dot spinach with butter and sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN WITH CREAMY DIJON MUSTARD SAUCE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Lightly butter or oil the inside of the slow cooker crockery insert. Alternatively, you may use a slow cooker cooking bag.
- Arrange the chicken breast halves in the slow cooker .
- In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir to blend the sauce ingredients thoroughly.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked. The chicken is done when it reaches 165 F.
- Serve the chicken and sauce hot with rice , potatoes or noodles and a green vegetable and/or a side salad.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 631 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CROCK-POT MAPLE DIJON CHICKEN
I found this recipe on a cooking blog http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008_11_01_archive.html and I'm saving it here to try it.
Provided by Tinat51796
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken into crockpot and toss it with thyme, dijon mustard and maple syrup.
- Peel and slice sweet potato and onion.
- Place onion, sweet potato and minced garlic on top of chicken.
- Add chicken broth and bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- This is done when the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables reach desired tenderness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 384.6, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 13.2, Protein 26.6
DIJON CHICKEN
Mustard adds a little zing to moist chicken breasts served over quick-cooking orzo.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place chicken in baking dish.
- In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except pasta and parsley. Spread mustard mixture over chicken to coat thoroughly.
- Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
- Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Garnish chicken with parsley. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY DIJON CHICKEN
This chicken dish is extremely fast and economical. It makes a nice sauce that works well over brown rice or wide noodles. If you want extra sauce for leftovers, double the recipe. -Irene Boffo, Fountain Hills, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together cream, mustard and brown sugar. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to even thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper., In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cream mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For a thicker sauce, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can substitute yellow mustard. However, the flavor of the sauce will be slightly different.
- You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes. Simply chop the vegetables and add them to the slow cooker along with the chicken.
- Serve this dish over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
This Crockpot Dijon Chicken recipe is an easy and delicious way to make a flavorful and satisfying meal. The chicken is cooked to perfection in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce, and the vegetables are tender and flavorful. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering.
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