Crockpot Honey Rosemary Chicken is one of my favorite easy chicken recipes. I love the sweetness of the honey combined with the rosemary. This is a very easy chicken recipe to put together as a freezer meal. It is naturally gluten free and paleo recipe too.
You can assemble this chicken dinner in less than a few minutes as a freezer meal by placing the ingredients into a gallon size freezer bag. Then just simply lay it flat in the freezer and when you are ready to use it just let it thaw out in the fridge overnight. I like to serve it on a bed of rice or with a Loaded Sweet Potato.
I will warn you that Crockpot Honey Rosemary Chicken does not look pretty when it is finally cooked, BUT with that being said do not let that keep you from making and trying this recipe. This Honey Rosemary Chicken tastes absolutely delicious and healthy too! My husband and I thought it was scrumptious and gobbled it up. So please trust me that this easy chicken recipe IS really good!
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Weight Watchers Points Plus: 5 Points Per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 Tbs rosemary chopped or you can use dried rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Label and write the following instructions on your bag - Add 1 cup water and cook on Low 6-8 hours.
- Add all ingredients to bag.
- Lay flat in freezer.
- When ready to prepare, pull bag out of freezer and let thaw overnight in fridge.
- Pour contents of bag into crockpot, add water and cook on Low 6-8 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Su
Can you substitute something else for the honey? thx
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
2/3 cup sugar and 2 TBSP Water
Michelle
What sort of sides would pair well with this meal? Thanks!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I like to serve it with a Loaded Sweet Potato or Rice - https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2014/01/loaded-baked-sweet-potato/
Ven Sim
You say add water but how much water should I add?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
1 cup - (it is listed in the directions).
Anne
Can you use frozen chicken? Should I use less water if chicken is already frozen?
Thanks
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, I would use a little less water if frozen and yes you can. We have.
Erin
Wondering approximate cook time for frozen breasts? Would be 1 pack... TIA!
Melissa
I'm not a fan of Balsamic vinegar. Can I substitute a different vinegar?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can use 1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar to substitute for 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
gris
Can you use a pressure cooker instead of a crock pot??
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can but you need to adjust your time according.
Patricialynn
I might try this 🙂
jessica
Hi, it says bite sized pieces, but in the picture you have posted, it looks more like chicken breast halves. Can you be more specific on how big or small are the chicken pieces are supposed to be please?
Thanks!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
You can do breasts or any cuts or sizes of poultry for this recipe.
Michelle
I don't have any rosemary -- is there any other herb you would suggest?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Substitute for Rosemary
For fresh rosemary substitute:
1/4 tsp dried rosemary for each tsp fresh required
OR Equal amounts of oregano
OR Basil
For dried rosemary substitute:
Dried savory, tarragon, or thyme.
Equivalents
1oz dried rosemary leaves = 9 tbsp.
1 tsp. leaves = 3/4 tsp. crushed leaves
4 tsp fresh = 1/4 tsp dried leaves
Elle
How much water do I need to add to the crockpot if I am NOT freezing it beforehand?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
1 cup
Kelly
When I took it out of the fridge this morning after dethawing it overnight there were white pieces that at first I thought were mold but looking closer and touching it through the bag it was "mushy" and kind of reminded me more of like a Crisco look/texture. Is this normal? Is this the honey and olive oil mixing together? Looked pretty gross so I'm wondering if something went bad (don't know why it would have as I put it right in the freezer after I made it). I have it cooking now but am a little nervous... Thoughts?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, it is just the oil. No concern 🙂 It will be fine once it thaws all the way.
Erin
Wondering if this turns out super sweet? Was thinking of trying it but not a huge fan of super sweet meats... thanks
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
No not super sweet at all.
Nicole Holderby
I made this yesterday and it was delicious! I have two picky kids and even they loved it! It was perfectly balanced not to sweet and not to salty. I will definitely be making this again.
Kat
My husband suggested we make this after he searched freezer meals! Success! It was tasty and easy to do!
DJ
My chicken came out super dry. What did I do wrong?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Did you use breast or dark meat? I find that dark meat tends to hold the juice a little more.
lindsay
Great recipe. Perfect for freezing ahead. Works well on the grill, too!
Mindy
It calls for "four" chicken breasts, but the ones I buy are HUGE and about a pound a piece. How many actual POUNDS of chicken should this need? And thank you 🙂
Melissa Jennings
Go with one-two pounds of chicken depending on how hungry your crew is 🙂 I agree it seems like boneless chicken breasts can be huge!