Peachy Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022
When my mother was pregnant with me, one of the only things she could eat was home-canned peaches. To this day, I love, love recipes with peaches. This dish is so delicious and fills the house with such wonderful aromas, you'll hardly be able to wait to make it.—Sandra Bonow, Lewiston, Minnesota
Peachy Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup peach preserves
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Directions

  1. In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine sweet potatoes and onion. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, thyme, salt and cayenne; arrange over sweet potatoes. Top with preserves. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken and potatoes are tender.
  2. Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

2 chicken thighs with 1 cup sweet potato mixture and 1/2 cup sauce: 619 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 3g fiber), 44g protein.