Ingredients
6 chicken leg quarters1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 large sweet apples, peeled and cut into wedges1 large sweet onion, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 cup chardonnay1 envelope brown gravy mix2 large garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon each minced fresh oregano, rosemary and thymeHot mashed potatoes
Preparation
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.
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.
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.
