Honey-Mustard Slow-Cooker Chicken & Root Veg

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-tangy honey-mustard sauce with caramelized root vegetables, cooked low and slow for effortless weeknight perfection. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 375 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks parsnips
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until smooth.
3. Step 3: Place diced onion and chopped carrots/parsnips evenly in the slow cooker, then arrange seasoned chicken on top.
4. Step 4: Pour honey-mustard mixture over chicken, then add 1 cup chicken broth around the edges.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours until chicken is fork-tender and vegetables are caramelized at the edges.