Slow Cooker Alice Springs Chicken - Outback Copycat Recipe

Plated Alice Springs Chicken with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

5 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Alice Springs Chicken - Outback Copycat Recipe

Bring the flavors of Outback Steakhouse home with this Slow Cooker Alice Springs Chicken! Juicy chicken breasts are topped with honey mustard, bacon, and melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food dinner.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon butter
¼ cup dijon mustard
¼ cup honey
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
8 slices bacon cooked & crumbled, divided
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup colby jack cheese shredded
parsley for garnish

Instructions

Trim and season the chicken breasts with garlic salt, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper
To a large skillet over medium high heat, add the butter. Once melted, quickly sear the chicken on each side. The goal is for some color and to seal in the juices, not cook the chicken through.
1 Tablespoon butter
Once seared, move the chicken to the basin of a 6 quart slow cooker.
To a small bowl, add the mustard and honey and whisk together. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
¼ cup dijon mustard, ¼ cup honey
Top with the mushrooms and half the crumbled bacon.
8 ounces sliced mushrooms, 8 slices bacon
Cover and cook on LOW 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Use tongs to remove the chicken breasts to a plate. Whisk the heavy cream into the slow cooker sauce and then put the chicken back into the sauce.
¼ cup heavy cream
Top the chicken with the cheese and remaining bacon.
1 cup colby jack cheese
Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with remaining bacon and parsley and serve.
parsley

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Notes

Searing the chicken helps lock in flavor and moisture. It's an important step.
If you chop and cook the bacon is a skillet, you can use some bacon grease and the same skillet to sear the chicken, instead of butter.
I don't recommend cooking this one on HIGH.
Make sure to add the heavy cream last as it can curdle if left too long.
Boneless chicken thighs can be used in place of breasts.
Cheddar, mozzarella, monterey jack, or a mix can be used in place of colby jack.
For a smoky twist, swap half the honey mustard mixture with your favorite BBQ sauce.
Serve over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles with a veggie or side salad.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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