Slow Cooker Apple and Sage Chicken with Parsnips

Method

Make it happen

1. 01

   Use fully thawed chicken. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and soften the onion for 4 minutes; add garlic for 30 seconds (optional, but adds flavour).

2. 02

   Put the chicken into the slow cooker with the onion, garlic, stock, salt and pepper.

3. 03

   Add parsnips and sage at the beginning, reserving the apple.

4. 04

   Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked (75°C in the centre).

5. 05

   Add apple wedges for the final 60 minutes so they keep their shape.

6. 06

   Stir gently, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve piping hot with potatoes, rice or bread as preferred.