My Amish neighbor shared this Sunday dinner secret using just 3 ingredients left alone in the pot.

This slow cooker 3-ingredient golden butter chicken is the kind of quiet Sunday dinner secret my Amish neighbor Mary would share over the fence while we’re hanging laundry. It’s as simple as tucking three humble ingredients into the crock, snapping on the lid, and letting time and patience do the work.

The chicken turns out fork-tender, practically falling apart into a pool of rich, golden, savory butter juices that taste like you fussed all afternoon, even though you hardly lifted a finger. It’s the kind of plain, practical Midwestern comfort that fits right in on a farmhouse table after church or a long day in the fields.

Serve this golden butter chicken straight from the slow cooker, spooning the tender meat and buttery juices over fluffy mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or white rice so they can soak up every drop. Add a simple side of buttered corn, green beans, or a tossed salad to balance the richness. Warm dinner rolls or crusty bread are perfect for sopping up the sauce, and if you like, finish the meal the old-fashioned way with something simple and homey like applesauce or a slice of pie.

Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Golden Butter Chicken

Servings: 6

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4–6 pieces)

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, cut into chunks
1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
Directions