SLOW-COOKER FORTY-GARLIC CHICKEN

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Gently simmered in a slow cooker with 40 cloves of garlic, this fall-apart chicken recipe serves as an easy dinner - special enough for Thanksgiving.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons cognac
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1 whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb), skin removed, cut into 8 pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
40 cloves garlic (about 4 whole heads), peeled
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir broth, wine and cognac; set aside.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken pieces evenly with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook 5 minutes, turning once, until golden. Place chicken in slow cooker.
  • Add garlic to drippings in skillet; cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic begins to brown. Stir in broth mixture, scraping skillet to loosen brown particles. Boil 2 minutes or until sauce is reduced to about 1 cup. Pour sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with thyme.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (at least 165°F). Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

Yoyo Ramirez
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This is the best slow cooker chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Ayesha Jacobs
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I added some chopped spinach to the sauce, and it was delicious!


Usama Nawaz
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I didn't have any lemon juice, so I used lime juice instead. It turned out great!


RDX RIDOY King
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This recipe is too complicated. I prefer simpler dishes.


Lamicheal Townsend
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the chicken turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Milena Weiss
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hidayet Xcx
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The garlic flavor was not overpowering at all, and it really complemented the chicken. The sauce was also very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this a


M husnain
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the tender chicken and the flavorful sauce. I'll definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Nikoleta Ahmetaj
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This is one of my go-to recipes for busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw together, and the chicken always turns out perfectly cooked. I love the combination of garlic and lemon, and the sauce is so flavorful. I usually serve it with roasted vegetab


Rosidul Rasal
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and easy meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dana Ware
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, and this dish cooks itself while I'm at work. The chicken comes out tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and garlicky. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family.