Slow Cooker Amish Chicken and Zucchini
This slow cooker Amish chicken and zucchini is an easy, comforting dinner made with just four simple ingredients. Chicken breasts, fresh zucchini, onion soup mix, and chicken broth slowly cook together until the chicken is tender and juicy and the zucchini is wonderfully soft.
It’s a practical 4-ingredient slow cooker chicken recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Simply layer everything in the crockpot, turn it on, and let the slow cooker do the work.
The savory cooking juices are delicious spooned over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or crusty bread.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe
- Only 4 ingredients: Simple pantry and grocery-store staples keep this recipe affordable.
- Easy preparation: Everything goes directly into the slow cooker with minimal prep.
- Tender chicken: Slow cooking helps the chicken become exceptionally tender and juicy.
- Fresh summer zucchini: A great way to use seasonal zucchini.
- Family-friendly: Mild, savory flavors make this an easy dinner for the whole family.
- Hands-off cooking: Perfect for busy days when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
- Easy to customize: Chicken thighs, fresh herbs, or a little butter can easily change the flavor.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5–6 hours on LOW or 2½–3½ hours on HIGH
Total Time: About 5–6½ hours
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- ½ cup chicken broth
How to Make Amish Chicken and Zucchini in the Slow Cooker
- Lightly grease the slow cooker if desired. Arrange half of the sliced zucchini across the bottom of the crock.
- Place the chicken breasts over the zucchini in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the chicken.
- Add the remaining zucchini over the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3½ hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Spoon the savory broth over the chicken before serving.
- For extra-tender chicken, gently shred or pull it apart with two forks and let it soak up the cooking juices.
Helpful Tips
Use chicken thighs: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work especially well and can produce even juicier meat.
Cut zucchini thicker: Thick zucchini rounds will retain more texture. Thin slices will become softer and blend beautifully with the cooking juices.
Add herbs: Try dried thyme, parsley, or dill for extra flavor.
Make the juices richer: Stir in about 1 tablespoon of butter after cooking for a richer, silkier broth.
Don’t oversalt: Onion soup mix can already contain plenty of sodium. Taste the broth before adding additional salt.
What to Serve With Amish Chicken and Zucchini
Serve this easy chicken dinner with:
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Buttered egg noodles
- Steamed white or brown rice
- Homemade biscuits
- Crusty bread
- Sweet corn
- Fresh tomato salad
- Green salad
The potatoes, rice, or noodles are especially good because they soak up the flavorful chicken broth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?
Yes. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are an excellent substitute and tend to stay particularly juicy during slow cooking.
Can I use frozen zucchini?
Fresh zucchini is preferable because it holds its texture better. Frozen zucchini can release extra water and become very soft.
Can I make this recipe with other vegetables?
Yes. You can add vegetables such as sliced carrots, mushrooms, or sweet corn, although adding more ingredients means it will no longer be a 4-ingredient recipe.
How do I store leftovers?
Allow the chicken and zucchini to cool, then refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
What makes this recipe so easy?
There is very little preparation. The chicken and zucchini are layered directly in the slow cooker, seasoned with onion soup mix, and cooked with chicken broth until tender.
