PEACHY CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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., 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 : Calories 619 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

mirza ayan alam
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Franca Gold
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and sweet potatoes.


Matthew Lucian
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This dish is perfect for a fall meal. The sweet potatoes and the spices give it a warm and cozy flavor.


Engineer Victor
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe and it still turned out great. I used white potatoes instead of sweet potatoes and I added a little bit of garlic to the sauce.


Mandisa Sikhosana
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This recipe is a little bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken and sweet potatoes are so flavorful and juicy.


Sylvia Mutoni
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Anna Begom
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet potatoes and they didn't even notice the chicken.


Sohag Gain
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I wasn't sure how the chicken and sweet potatoes would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors really complemented each other.


Farhana Saide
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


chef hamster
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the chicken and sweet potatoes.


Selena Flouty
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Happy Egbon
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


AVERY DAVID
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken in the fridge and it worked perfectly in this dish.


ZABLON OKONJI
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. They loved the sweet and savory flavors of the chicken and sweet potatoes.


L C
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sweet potatoes were soft and flavorful. I loved the combination of the sweet potatoes with the tangy sauce.