Chicken with Apple-Chardonnay Gravy

I create all my own recipes by experimenting with various ingredients in the kitchen. I love this savory slow cooker chicken dish because it's easy, affordable and fills the house with awesome aromas that make your mouth water.

Chicken with Apple-Chardonnay Gravy

Average Rating: 3.4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken leg quarters
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large sweet apples, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chardonnay
  • 1 envelope brown gravy mix
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon each minced fresh oregano, rosemary and thyme
  • Hot mashed potatoes

Instructions

  • 1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place half of the chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the apples, onion and celery; spoon half of the mixture over chicken. Repeat layers.
  • 2. In the same bowl, whisk wine, gravy mix, garlic and herbs until blended; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • 3. Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Cool apple mixture slightly; skim fat. In a blender, cover and process apple mixture in batches until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan and heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Serve with chicken and mashed potatoes.