Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Name: Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup from 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ Classic Chicken Broth; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon honey, divided; 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 5 teaspoons); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 lb small red potatoes, halved; 1 small onion, cut into wedges; 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 lb); 2 tablespoons cold water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; Chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, optional

Prep time:15 min
Total time:5 hr 15 min
Ingredients:13
Servings:4
Calories per serving:550

By Created by Joanna(Opens in a new tab)Updated 12/15/2025

Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Prep time:15 min
Total time:5 hr 15 min
Ingredients:13
Servings:4
Calories per serving:550

A reliable slow-cooker meal is worth its weight in gold. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for weeks when you need something reliable, filling, and flavorful for your evening meal. The long, slow chicken cook time results in a moist and tender main dish. With a little honey, soy sauce, and parsley, you get well-rounded flavors that the whole family can enjoy. Plus, cooking potatoes with your chicken gives you a built-in side dish, so there’s no extra fuss or prep. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just need something ultra-easy for your family dinner, this chicken will soon become one of your go-to recipes!

Recipe Ingredients

These common ingredients come together to make a dinner that’s simple yet delicious.

Progresso™ Classic Chicken Broth: Extra moisture in the slow cooker is key to the perfect end result. Progresso™ Classic Chicken Broth is full of flavor and convenient to use.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: This cut is ideal for this dish. You can substitute bone-in thighs if desired and increase the cook time by one hour. Chicken breasts are not recommended because they are often too large and may result in a dry dish.

Cornstarch: Cornstarch thickens the sauce and gives it a nice, silky texture.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Onion and potato round out the dish and give you a built-in side for your dinner. Garlic and honey are both key to this dish’s unique and comforting flavor. Butter makes the dish creamy. Soy sauce adds umami depth, and salt and pepper add to the dish’s overall seasoning.

How to Make Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

See the full recipe below when you’re ready to cook!

1. Prep the Slow Cooker and Broth

Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. In a bowl, mix broth, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.

2. Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker

Arrange vegetables in the slow cooker, then add chicken. Pour broth mixture over the top.

3. Cook

Cook on low, covered, for 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours. Remove chicken and vegetables and keep warm. Strain juices, then transfer back to the slow cooker.

4. Make the Sauce

In a bowl, combine water and cornstarch. Whisk mixture into the cooking juices in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 20 to 25 minutes.

5. Finishing Touches

Whisk in butter, remaining 1 tablespoon honey, and soy sauce. Serve sauce with chicken and vegetables. Garnish with parsley and serve with bread to soak up the yummy sauce!

How to Store (and Reheat) Slow-Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Leftovers are the gifts that keep on giving! If you have leftovers, this is how to store them safely.

Refrigerator Storage

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days, storing sauce in a separate container from the chicken and vegetables.

Freezer Storage

Don’t freeze the leftovers; the sauce won’t reheat well.

Reheating

We recommend microwaving your leftovers. Spread sauce over everything, microwave on high for 2 minutes, then in 1-minute increments until hot.

More About This Recipe

Making chicken in the slow cooker is always a good idea. It’s one of the easiest ways to prep, no matter which part of the chicken you cook with; chicken breasts, chicken thighs and sometimes even whole chickens can be made in the slow cooker for a super flavorful, juicy chicken dinner. When cooking chicken thighs in the slow cooker, and really, cooking in the slow cooker in general, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, don’t cook past the recommended time on the recipe. This can result in an overcooked dish pretty quickly. On the other hand, don’t remove the lid to check on your recipe. Slow cookers work because they trap heat inside the device and cook food at a low temperature for a long time. Taking the lid off will release of some of the heat, and it will take the slow cooker some time to warm back up, which means it will take your dish longer to cook than expected! Follow these slow cooker tips, and you’ll be an expert in no time. Ready to tackle your next chicken recipe? We have tons of top-rated dishes top-rated dishes for you to choose from.