Place chicken breasts onto raw diced potatoes, together with 3 ingredients, into slow cooker for a comforting dinner that’s the one everyone asks for

This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish-style chicken potato bake is the kind of cozy, no-fuss dinner I lean on during busy work weeks. It’s inspired by simple Amish comfort cooking—basic pantry ingredients, minimal prep, and a long, gentle cook that makes the whole house smell like Sunday supper. You literally dice some potatoes, place chicken breasts right on top, add just three more ingredients, and let the slow cooker do the rest. It’s the kind of meal my family asks for over and over, and it’s perfect for days when you want a comforting dinner without hovering over the stove.

Serve this creamy chicken and potato bake straight from the slow cooker with a side of steamed green beans, buttered peas, or a simple tossed salad to add something fresh and crisp. Warm dinner rolls or crusty bread are great for soaking up the sauce, and a side of applesauce or coleslaw gives it that classic Midwestern, Amish-style feel. If you want to stretch the meal a bit further, spoon the chicken and potatoes over buttered egg noodles or rice, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if you have it on hand.

Servings: 4

2 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes