Best 4 Slow Cooker Chicken With Apples And Crème Fraîche Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with a dish that harmoniously blends sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Slow-cooker chicken with apples and crème fraîche is a symphony of comforting textures and delightful flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe showcases tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken nestled amidst a medley of crisp apples, aromatic onions, and earthy thyme, all enveloped in a luscious sauce enriched with velvety crème fraîche. Alongside this main course masterpiece, discover a collection of equally enticing recipes that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences. Delight in the vibrant colors and bold flavors of a refreshing cucumber salad, the wholesome goodness of a hearty lentil soup, and the decadent indulgence of a rich chocolate mousse. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes empower home cooks of all skill levels to create a memorable and satisfying dining experience.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND APPLES



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An easy slow cooker recipe for chicken. Just place an apple inside the chicken, add apple juice, salt and pepper, and you've got moist chicken for dinner.

Provided by Lori Balter-Alvarado

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (3 1/2) pound fryer chicken
1 apple
1 cup apple juice
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the inside of the chicken. Put the whole apple inside the chicken cavity and place chicken into a slow cooker, breast-side down. Pour apple juice around chicken.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the slow cooker, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 93.6 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY, APPLES AND ONIONS



Slow Cooker Chicken with Rosemary, Apples and Onions image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sliced onions
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2 pounds cut up chicken pieces (with bone), with or without skin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cream of celery soup
2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

Steps:

  • Arrange onion and apple slices in bottom of slow cooker. Place chicken pieces on top and season all over with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle rosemary over chicken.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth and soup. Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Serve chicken, sauce, apples, and onions over rice.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN WITH APPLES AND HONEY



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Chicken with apples and honey. Easy and savory dish, perfect for fall.

Provided by Kimberly Ann

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1.5 pound) package small yellow-fleshed potatoes
3 pounds skin-on, boneless chicken thighs
3 small apples, peeled and diced
½ medium sweet onion, diced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup honey
⅓ cup applesauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Chop any large potatoes in half.
  • Place potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add chicken thighs on top of potatoes, and spread apples and onion over top.
  • Mix chicken broth, honey, applesauce, garlic, salt, cinnamon, cumin, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over chicken mixture.
  • Cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 6 hours on Low, or about 3 hours on High. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Remove chicken thighs from the slow cooker and place, skin-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until skin is crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with potatoes, apples, onions, and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 128.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 699 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

SLOW COOKER CREAMY CHICKEN



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A kid friendly - easy to cook evening meal.

Provided by robhughes72

Time 8h30m

Yield Serves 5

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Add the Chicken / White wine / Tarragon / seasoning to the slow cooker and cook on a low heat for 7 hours
  • Remove the Chicken thighs and carefully remove the bones and grizzle. Add the chicken back to the pot.
  • Add the creme fraiche and the mushrooms and stir well. Allow to cook for another hour.
  • Server with pasta / rice and nice hot rolls.

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker with a capacity of at least 4 quarts. This will ensure that the chicken and apples have enough space to cook properly.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also cook this dish in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the chicken and apples for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • You can use any type of apples you like for this recipe. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Gala apples.
  • If you don't have crème fraîche, you can substitute sour cream or plain yogurt.
  • Serve this dish with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker chicken with apples and crème fraîche is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the apples are sweet and tart, and the crème fraîche adds a rich and creamy flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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