{Gluten and Dairy Free} Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken

Lauren's Latest has this great make ahead recipe for chicken in the crockpot. You can double this, throw one in the freezer and then next time dinner is a snap!   Another idea is to do a swap with a friend. You make one for you, one for them and they do the same of another dish. I made it dairy free in the parenthesis.

photo from Lauren's Latest

Sweet, slightly tangy, buttery and addicting, with one taste this crock-pot honey mustard chicken will be your new favorite dinner ever. This slow cooked chicken is sure to rock your socks.

yield: 4 SERVINGS

prep time: 20 MINUTES

cook time: 4 HOURS

total time: 4 HOURS 20 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

2 chicken breasts {about 1 lb.}
1/2 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup dijon mustard
3/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons salted butter (I would use extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil)
1 sprig fresh rosemary
salt & pepper, to taste

2 teaspoons dried chives {for garnish; optional}

DIRECTIONS:

Place all ingredients into plastic freezer bag. Seal and freeze.

To make, defrost bag, place contents into crockpot and cook covered 3-4 hours on high or until chicken is fully cooked. Discard rosemary sprig. Remove chicken, shred and place back into sauce. Stir in a few chives for color if desired. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Serve over rice.

12 Paleo Crockpot Meals

This one goes out to my Paleo peeps. Paleo made easy; in the crockpot!  Graciously Saved came up with 12 great recipes and a run down on how to make these into freezer meals. If you are on the go, and want a fast inexpensive allergy-friendly meal, this is for you, too!  Just whip these meals up, store them in freezer bags in the freezer and throw them in the crockpot in the morning! You can either savor the aroma all day or enjoy coming home to a house bursting with these scents! I love coming home to a crockpot meal.  Walking in the door and smelling those yummy smells instead of scrambling to make dinner at the last minute is a real treat.

photo from Graciously Saved

White Chicken Chili

Ingredients:

2 T. olive oil

1 T corn starch

1 medium onion chopped

1 can chopped green chilis, drained

2 cans white beans (drained)

2 t. cumin

2 t. chili powder

1 lb chicken tenders

1 t. salt

1 t. pepper

Directions:

Place all ingredients except chicken stock in large freezer bag, toss to coat and freeze. 

Write on bag: 2 cups chicken stock

   1. When ready, place ingredients in slow cooker, add chicken stock and cook on low for 4
       5 hours. 

   2. Remove chicken, shred & return to crock pot. 

   3. Serve with warm cornbread (or not:))