SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN WITH APPLES AND CRèME FRAîCHE

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Comfort food from the crock! Fresh thyme, apples, sage and crème fraiche give this slow-simmered chicken dinner irresistible depth.

Provided by Cindy Rahe

Categories     Entree

Time 4h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 to 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
Salt
3 shallots, halved
1/4 cup Calvados (apple brandy) or apple cider
1/4 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 bay leaves
2 or 3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 apples, peeled and cored
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1/4 cup crème fraîche
Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes, as desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt. Brown chicken thighs, in batches if needed, on both sides, along with the shallots. Do not worry about cooking the chicken through. Remove chicken and shallots from skillet, and add to slow cooker.
  • Remove skillet from heat; add brandy. Return skillet with brandy to heat to deglaze by scraping up brown bits from bottom. Once the bits are all scraped up, add brandy to slow cooker.
  • Add chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme and apples to slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours. After 3 1/2 hours, stir in sage. After 4 hours, just before serving, stir in crème fraîche. Serve over mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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This was a great recipe and I will definitely make it again.


Cynthia Lozano
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I will definitely make it again.


Ripon Vai
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I'm definitely going to be making this dish again.


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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


Emaruion Griffin
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I loved this dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the apples and crème fraîche were a perfect complement.


Ishaq Kahan
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the apples and crème fraîche added a nice touch of sweetness and tang.


SR GAMEING
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinner.


EJIROGHENE OGHENENYORE
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and raved about the flavor.


Nayyar Abbas Jatoi
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This was my first time making chicken in the slow cooker and it turned out great! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the apples and crème fraîche added a delicious flavor.


Tawanda Musora
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the apples and crème fraîche add a nice touch of sweetness and tang.


Lilian Ombako
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the apples and crème fraîche added a nice sweetness and tang. I will definitely be making this again.