Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
This Slow Cooker Amish Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is the kind of simple, satisfying meal that feels right at home on a chilly fall or winter evening. Made with just five everyday ingredients, it combines tender chicken, naturally sweet potatoes, and a savory onion-infused sauce that develops rich flavor as it cooks low and slow. Inspired by the practical, wholesome approach often associated with Amish cooking, this recipe delivers hearty comfort with minimal effort and pantry-friendly ingredients.
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For a well-rounded meal, serve it alongside steamed green beans, buttered peas, or a crisp garden salad to balance the sweetness of the potatoes. Warm dinner rolls or slices of hearty wheat bread are perfect for soaking up the flavorful cooking juices. If you’re planning a cozy autumn supper, a side of applesauce or cranberry relish pairs beautifully with the sweet and savory flavors of the dish.
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Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | 4 |
| Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks | 2 large |
| Onion soup mix | 1 packet |
| Apple juice | 1 cup |
| Butter, cut into small pieces | 2 tablespoons |
Directions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker, if desired. Arrange the sweet potato chunks evenly across the bottom.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer over the sweet potatoes.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken. Pour the apple juice over and around the ingredients, then dot the top with the butter pieces.
- Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Before serving, spoon some of the cooking juices over the chicken and sweet potatoes. Serve warm and enjoy.
