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Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Amish Sweet Potato Chicken

A simple and delicious meal that combines tender chicken and sweet potatoes in a flavorful sauce made from apple juice and onion soup mix, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 packet onion soup mix Check for gluten-free options if necessary

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly grease the slow cooker if you like.
  2. Place the sweet potato chunks in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Lay the chicken on top of the sweet potatoes.
  4. In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the apple juice and onion soup mix.
  5. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and sweet potatoes.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and the sweet potatoes are soft.
  2. Shred or break up the chicken gently with two forks, stir it lightly into the sweet potatoes and juices, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding spices like garlic powder or black pepper. You can also use different types of potatoes or sweeteners such as brown sugar or maple syrup. This dish can be customized with vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.