Servings: 4
If you are looking for a meal that is incredibly easy, deeply comforting, and packed with the warm, cozy flavors of fall, this Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is exactly what you need. It features tender, juicy chicken breasts and sweet, soft sweet potatoes slow-cooked in a rich, savory onion and apple juice gravy. It is the perfect hands-off dinner for a busy weeknight or a cozy Sunday supper.
The magic of this recipe lies in the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The apple juice adds a subtle sweetness and acidity that balances the savory onion soup mix, while the butter adds richness and a velvety finish to the sauce. The chicken becomes incredibly tender and absorbs all the delicious flavors, while the sweet potatoes cook down to a perfect, soft texture.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe relies on the magic of the slow cooker. Placing the sweet potatoes at the bottom puts them closest to the heat, ensuring they cook through and become perfectly tender. The chicken breasts sit on top, gently steaming and absorbing the flavors of the onion soup mix and apple juice. As the chicken cooks, it releases its own juices, which mix with the apple juice and butter to create a rich, savory gravy that coats everything beautifully.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
- Lightly grease the slow cooker if desired, then scatter the sweet potato chunks evenly across the bottom.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the sweet potatoes in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the chicken, then pour the apple juice around and over everything. Dot the top with the pieces of butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through and the sweet potatoes are soft.
- Spoon some of the cooking juices over the chicken before serving, and serve hot.
Tips for the Best Results
Cut the sweet potatoes evenly. Uniform chunks ensure they cook at the same rate and become tender at the same time as the chicken.
Don’t add extra liquid. The chicken and sweet potatoes will release plenty of their own juices as they cook. Adding extra liquid will result in a thin, watery sauce instead of a rich gravy.
Watch the salt. Dry onion soup mix is notoriously salty. Wait until the dish is fully cooked before tasting and adding any extra salt.
Check the chicken. Chicken breasts can dry out if overcooked. Start checking at the 5-hour mark on low. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily with a fork.
Make it a meal. Serve this dish over mashed potatoes, white rice, or egg noodles to soak up every drop of the savory gravy.
Storage and Serving
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water if the gravy has thickened too much. This dish is a complete meal on its own, but it pairs beautifully with a simple green salad or a slice of crusty bread.
Simple, savory, and completely hands-off, this Slow Cooker Amish Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is a fantastic recipe to keep in your rotation for easy, comforting dinners.