My neighbor from Amish country shared this 4-ingredient secret. Just layer it in the pot and it melts into the most tender, rich dinner imaginable.

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For extra richness, stir in 2 to 4 ounces of softened cream cheese at the end of cooking until fully melted and smooth. To lighten things up a bit, use reduced-sodium condensed soup and unsalted butter, and serve the chicken over steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice instead of potatoes or noodles.

You can also add vegetables directly to the slow cooker: layer sliced carrots or quartered baby potatoes under the chicken so they cook in the sauce, keeping in mind they may slightly thicken the