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

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

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.