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Slow Cooker Crockpot Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

A cozy, hands-off dinner with juicy chicken and naturally sweet potatoes cooked in the crockpot until perfectly tender.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sweet Potatoes:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-ins:
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or cayenne for spice
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • A squeeze of lemon juice for brightness

Method
 

  1. Grease crockpot, add onions at the bottom.
  2. Place chicken and sweet potatoes on top.
  3. Season with garlic, olive oil, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and optional honey.
  5. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
  6. Garnish with parsley and lemon juice, then serve warm.