Slow Cooker Chicken with Parsnip, Leek, and a Light Cider, Tarragon, and Bean Sauce

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken with Parsnip, Leek, and a Light Cider, Tarragon, and Bean Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión casera
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 12 oz parsnips; 2 cups leek; 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans; 1 cup yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup apple cider; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried tarragon; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 leaf bay leaf; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp cold water; 2 tbsp fresh parsley

An original slow cooker recipe featuring chicken thighs slowly cooked with parsnips, leeks, and white beans in a light sauce of cider, broth, and tarragon. The result is tender, aromatic, and comforting, perfect for a wholesome everyday meal.

20 minPrep

360 minCook

380 minTotal

4Servings

Dairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut en trozos large)
350 g parsnips (peladas and en medias lunas)
200 g leek (solo the parte blanca and verde clara, sliced)
240 g cooked white beans (escurridas and enjuagadas)
120 g yellow onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
240 ml apple cider (without gas)
180 ml chicken broth (low sodium if possible)
15 ml Dijon mustard
15 ml olive oil
5 ml dried tarragon
2.5 ml dried thyme
1 unit bay leaf
6 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
16 g cornstarch (for espesar al final)
30 ml cold water (for mezclar with the maicena)
10 g fresh parsley (chopped, for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

428 kcal

Calories

35 g

Protein

28 g

Carbs

18 g

Fat

7 g

Fiber

21 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

MustardCelery

Instructions

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1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of the dried tarragon until evenly seasoned.
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2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and brown the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side, just until lightly colored. If you want to keep it warm, set it aside covered or in a 200 °F / 95 °C oven. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
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3. In the same skillet, add the onion, leek, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until they begin to soften. Stir in the apple cider and Dijon mustard, scraping up the browned bits, and cook 1 minute more.
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4. Arrange the parsnips and white beans in the slow cooker around the chicken. Add the onion-cider mixture, pour in the chicken broth, and add the remaining dried tarragon along with the bay leaf.
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5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 °F / 74 °C. If your cooker has a HIGH setting, you can also cook it for 3 1/2 to 4 hours on HIGH.
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6. Remove the bay leaf. Mix the cornstarch with the cold water until smooth. Stir it into the slow cooker and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more on HIGH until the sauce lightly thickens.
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7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot, making sure each plate gets chicken, parsnips, leek, beans, and sauce.

Chef tips

For deeper flavor, brown the chicken well before adding it to the cooker. Wash the leek thoroughly between the layers to remove any grit. If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it with a splash of warm broth.

Substitutions

You can swap the parsnips for turnip or carrot. Tarragon can be replaced with dill or a little extra thyme. The white beans can be cannellini or butter beans. If you do not have apple cider, use unsweetened apple juice with a small splash of mild vinegar.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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