Slow-Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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Fall-off-the-bone chicken and caramelized sweet potatoes simmered in a sweet-tangy honey-mustard glaze—all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 250 minutes pairs chicken thighs, medium sweet potatoes, medium carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, 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.

★ 3.7 (10 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 240 min Serves 6 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in the slow cooker, then arrange 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (1-inch pieces) and 3 medium sliced carrots (1/2-inch rounds) around them.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 cup chicken broth.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 chopped yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the slow cooker, then pour the honey-mustard mixture over everything.
  4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until chicken is tender and vegetables are easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with vegetables and sauce; discard skin if desired.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 250 minutes (10 min prep + 240 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Slow-Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Slow-Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Slow-Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potatoes?

American slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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