Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Apple Chicken Recipe

This Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Apple Chicken Recipe makes dinner with your family easy and stress free! It’s got that perfect fall mix of sweet and savory—juicy chicken, sticky honey glaze, and tender apples that taste like autumn on a plate. You set it and forget it and come dinner time, you have a delicious dinner ready to go!

I would love to know your favorite kind of Fall recipes in the comments at the bottom of this blog! Having a little feedback helps me know what you would like to see more of! So let me know, would you like to see more slow cooker? More desserts and treats? More one-pot? You tell me and I will get to sharing!

They say autumn is God’s way of showing us how beautiful change can be—and mama, I think we need that reminder more than anyone. 🍂 Because let’s be honest, change isn’t always easy.

Trust me, I know this well. In April of 2024, my husband and best friend and father of our 4 kids went to be with the Lord. If you are new to my blog, you can read about his passing here. It was completely unexpected and life hasn’t been the same since. Everyday I wish I could wake up from this nightmare. But I am taking refuge in the Lord, because I am HIS.

But even regular every day change isn’t always easy: our routines are full, our kids are growing way too fast, and half the time we’re running from one thing to the next with little room to catch our breath. But then fall shows up in all its glory—the leaves turn gold and red, the air gets crisp, and suddenly even the simplest things feel like a gift straight from Him.

For me, one of those gifts is the kitchen. That is why I made an entire Fall Cookbook that is perfect for Busy Mamas who want to embrace the fall season, even with the very little free time they have! Now don’t get me wrong—I’m not talking about whipping up some four-hour Pinterest masterpiece (ain’t nobody got time for that). I’m talking about meals that are simple, quick, and still make everyone at the table pause long enough to smile.

Intentional time around the table is one thing we prioritized as a family, I call it reclaiming the table. I have made it my mission to help other families do the same. Because you never know how much time you have left with those you love!

If you would like to hear the story of how this became such a priority for our family, I would love for you to read about it here. It took a while to write that story because it took a turn I did not want. But here we are, and here I am knowing the Lord has called me to help other families make dinner exactly what it is for us. Easy, stress free intentional time together.

This honey glazed apple chicken recipe does exactly that. It makes dinner with your family easy and stress free! You set it and forget it and come dinner time, you have a delicious dinner ready to go! It’s got that perfect fall mix of sweet and savory—juicy chicken, sticky honey glaze, and tender apples that taste like autumn on a plate.

And here’s the best part: this Slow Cooker Apple Chicken Recipe is weeknight-friendly. 🙌 You don’t need fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen. You can pull this together in the middle of all the chaos—between homework help, soccer practice, and that endless laundry pile staring at you. And when you set it on the table, it feels like a little celebration of the season, a reminder that even in our busiest days, God gives us small, sweet moments to savor.

So mama, as the leaves fall and life keeps moving fast, let this recipe be a little pause button for your family. Gather them around, let the sweet aroma fill your kitchen, and remember—change doesn’t have to be scary. Sometimes it’s beautiful, sometimes it’s delicious, and sometimes, it’s exactly what we need. 🍎🍯

So come to my kitchen and let’s get cooking! Your whole family is going to love this easy Dump and go crockpot apple chicken recipe!

Ingredients for Honey Glazed Apple Chicken Recipe

How to make Honey Glazed Apple Chicken recipe: ingredients you need!

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 cup apple juice

1 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup honey

½ cup brown sugar

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp dried parsley

🔄 Optional Thickening Slurry (for the last 45 minutes)

• 3 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp water or sauce from crockpot

Honey Glazed Apple Chicken Recipe Video Tutorial

For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!

How to Make Honey Glazed Apple Chicken Recipe

How to make Honey Glazed Apple Chicken recipe: a step by step guide

Combine Ingredients: In your crockpot, add the chicken, applesauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. Stir to coat the chicken well.

Cook Low & Slow: Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shreddable.

Thicken the Sauce (last 45 minutes): In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water or sauce from the crockpot. Stir until smooth, then pour it into the crockpot and gently mix.

Finish Cooking: Let the sauce thicken with the lid slightly off for the final 30–45 minutes of cooking.

Serve: Shred or slice the chicken if desired, and serve over hot, fluffy white rice. Spoon extra sauce on top—don’t skip it!

Honey Glazed Apple Chicken Recipe: SIDE IDEA

This slow Cooker Apple Chicken Recipe is so yummy with my homemade cornbread!

This easy Jiffy Honey Cornbread recipe made in the cast iron is not only crispy delicious on this outside but super moist too! This is the most moist Honey Cornbread recipe you will ever taste! This Honey Cornbread will hands down be a replacement for that regular boring cornbread that you have been making. 

I know we have all had that cornbread that we want to love, but you take a bite into it and it is so dry! Well gone are those days of dry with this moist honey cornbread! And easy honey cornbread recipes are where it is at for us Crazy Busy Mamas!

Crazy Busy Mama Tip

We love this Apple chicken recipe best if you do not skip the optional step of thickening up the sauce! Thickening up the sauce gives it the perfect consistency to enjoy over rice!

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Mama, If you give this Apple Chicken recipe a try and love it, I’d be thrilled if you could leave a comment and a 5-star rating below! Your feedback not only makes my day but also helps me understand what kinds of recipes you’d like to see more of.

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More Easy Slow Cooker Recipes

If you love this Honey Glazed Apple Chicken Recipe, be sure to check out these other easy Slow Cooker recipes that will add fun and flavor to every meal.

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Love This Recipe? Wait Until You See What’s in My Crazy Busy Mama Cookbooks!

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