My aunt swears by this old-fashioned trick for the juiciest dinner. Only 3 ingredients slow-cooked all day until the meat practically melts in your mouth.

There is something mighty comforting about a supper that asks very little of you and still turns out tender enough to make folks hush for the first bite. This slow cooker 3-ingredient paprika butter chicken reminds me of the kind of practical kitchen wisdom handed down by aunts and church ladies all across the Midwest: good chicken, a generous hand with seasoning, and butter to keep everything rich and juicy while it cooks low and slow. By dinnertime, the paprika has mellowed into the drippings, the butter has basted every piece, and the meat is so soft it nearly slips from the bone.

This chicken is fine served over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy white rice to catch every bit of that buttery paprika sauce. If you want to round out the plate, spoon on some green beans, sweet corn, roasted carrots, or a crisp cucumber salad for a little contrast to the richness. A slice of warm bread or a buttermilk biscuit on the side would not be out of place either.

Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Paprika Butter Chicken

Servings: 4 to 6