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Slow Cooker Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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This easy slow cooker chicken with sweet potatoes is the ultimate fall comfort dinner—juicy chicken, tender sweet potatoes, and a savory, flavorful broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or cozy family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 large carrots, sliced into thick coins
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • Optional: 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • Optional: 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Slice carrots into thick coins. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  2. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, and onion to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place chicken thighs on top.
  3. Scatter minced garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper over the chicken and vegetables.
  4. Drizzle olive oil and apple cider vinegar over everything.
  5. Pour chicken broth around the edges of the slow cooker, avoiding washing off the spices.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. If adding greens (kale or spinach), stir them in 10-15 minutes before serving to wilt.
  8. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed. Optionally, add a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
  9. Serve chicken and vegetables in bowls, spooning broth over the top. Garnish with fresh thyme, parsley, or grated Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For firmer veggies, add sweet potatoes and carrots halfway through cooking. Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts. Double-check broth for gluten if needed. Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day. Add greens or extra veggies for variety. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, sweet potatoes, fall dinner, comfort food, easy, meal prep, gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy, family dinner

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