Crockpot Honey Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Crockpot Honey Chipotle Chicken Recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines sweet and spicy elements, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to absorb the rich flavors of honey and chipotle, resulting in tender, juicy meat.

Ideal for those looking for convenient Crockpot recipes, this dish requires minimal prep time and can be served in various ways, such as in tacos, salads, or over rice.

Easy Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Chicken

This recipe features chicken breasts cooked in a blend of honey, chipotle peppers, and spices, creating a deliciously sweet and smoky flavor. The cooking time is approximately 6 hours on low, serving 4-6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup honey
2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the chipotle can
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together honey, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add Chicken to Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in the Crockpot and pour the honey chipotle sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the Crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir to combine.
Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve in tacos, on rice, or in salads.