Chicken Breasts Calvados Crock Pot
Indulge in the rich, French-inspired flavors of Chicken Breasts Calvados made effortlessly in your crock pot! This elegant yet approachable dish combines tender, golden-seared chicken breasts with the warm sweetness of sautéed apples, caramelized onions, and a luxurious Calvados-infused cream sauce. Perfectly balanced with a slow-simmered blend of chicken stock and a hint of garlic, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a sophisticated meal. Ideal for both cozy family dinners and special occasions, this dish is best served over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce. With just 20 minutes of prep and the magic of slow cooking, this recipe is your go-to for a gourmet meal made easy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cup Calvados (apple brandy)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium apple
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges. Set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Set both aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer them to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the Calvados to the skillet and carefully deglaze by scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to slightly reduce the liquid.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
Gradually add the chicken stock and whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
Pour the onion and sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
Top the chicken with the apple slices, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and the apples are softened.
About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream and mix everything gently. Let it warm through in the crock pot.
Serve the chicken with apples and sauce over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.5 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.7 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 779 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 3186 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.8 g | ||
| Protein | 232.2 g | 464% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
