How to Make Savory Slow-Cooked Crockpot Chicken

• Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika for flavor.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown, enhancing its flavor.
• In your crockpot, layer the sliced onions and minced garlic to create a delicious flavor base for the chicken.
• Place the seared chicken breasts on top of the onion and garlic layer in the crockpot for even cooking and flavor infusion.
• In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme. Pour this savory mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
• Cover the crockpot and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and infused with flavors.
• Once the chicken is done, remove it from the crockpot and cover it with foil. In a small bowl, create a slurry with cornstarch and water, then stir this into the cooking liquid. Cook on High for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
• Return the chicken to the crockpot, cover with the luscious sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.