Chicken With Calvados (Crock Pot)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Chicken with Calvados Crock-Pot Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

6-8 hours

Ready In

6-8 hours and 15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large broiler-fryer chicken ( or 4 breast halves and 4 thighs )
2 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper
1/4 cup calvados ( apple brandy )
1 tablespoon chicken base
2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
2 teaspoons fresh herbs , chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon arrowroot
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup heavy cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
510
Sugar
1g
Fat
34g
Chicken With Calvados Crock-Pot is a French-inspired dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a get-together with friends. Calvados is an apple brandy made in Normandy that adds a special touch to the dish, giving it a subtle apple aroma and flavor. The slow cooking process infuses the chicken with an intense flavor, and the creamy sauce adds the perfect finishing touch, making it a crowd-pleaser. It is a quick and easy recipe to make when you are short on time, and it will leave your taste buds satiated.

Instructions

1.Rinse and dry chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2.Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add chicken and brown on all sides.
3.Place chicken in a crock-pot and pour calvados over it.
4.In a small bowl, dissolve chicken base in 1/4 cup hot water and add to the crock-pot.
5.Sprinkle parsley and herbs over the chicken, and pour wine over it.
6.Cover the crock-pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
7.Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock-pot and keep it warm. In a small bowl, whisk arrowroot with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
8.Add arrowroot mixture to the crock-pot and stir until it thickens, then add heavy cream and stir.
9.Serve chicken with sauce over it.

PROS

This flavorful dish is easy to make and takes minimal effort with the use of a crock-pot.

The addition of calvados and herbs give the chicken a mouth-watering aroma and taste.

It is a gluten-free recipe and is perfect for people with gluten sensitivities.

CONS

This recipe may not be suitable for people who do not consume alcohol as it contains calvados.

The use of heavy cream makes the dish high in calories, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein that is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
Herbs used in this recipe, such as parsley and fresh herbs are high in essential vitamins and minerals that help in boosting the immune system.
Arrowroot contains various nutrients like potassium and manganese, which helps to support healthy digestion and can promote weight loss.

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