There’s something wonderfully comforting about a slow-cooked meal that fills the kitchen with a cozy, homemade aroma. This Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Chicken Goulash is a simple, hearty dish that turns a handful of everyday ingredients into a rich and flavorful family dinner. As the chicken slowly cooks with tomatoes, onion, and paprika, it becomes wonderfully tender and absorbs all those delicious savory flavors.
Loved for its simplicity and comforting taste, this recipe is especially perfect for busy weeknights when you want a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With just five ingredients, it’s budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and packed with comforting goodness. The slow cooker does most of the work, making it a great choice for families, meal prep, or those chilly evenings when you’re craving something warm and filling.
Serve this tender chicken goulash over buttery egg noodles, fluffy rice, or creamy mashed potatoes so they can soak up every bit of the flavorful tomato gravy. Add a simple green salad, steamed vegetables, or a slice of crusty bread on the side for a complete and comforting meal everyone will enjoy.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Chicken Goulash
Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with their juices
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (or regular paprika)
Directions:
- Place the raw chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
- Scatter the chopped onion evenly over and around the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the salt and paprika over the chicken and onions.
- Pour the entire can of diced tomatoes, with all their juices, evenly over the chicken and onions in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker, stirring it into the tomato and onion mixture to make a chunky, saucy goulash.
- Taste and add a pinch more salt if needed. Serve the chicken goulash hot over noodles, potatoes, or rice, spooning plenty of the tomato gravy over each serving.
