Chicken Calvados
    
 
This is a crock pot recipe that can be easily adapted for whatever you have available. You can substitute thighs for the breasts, regular brandy or apple juice for apple brandy, and if you can't find Havarti cheese, Gouda or Colby works well.
 
 
2 medium golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and sliced
 
4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
 
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
 
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Chopped parsley
 
1/4 cup French apple brandy, regular brandy, or apple juic
 
4 ounces Havarti cheese, sliced (Gouda or Colby cheese can be substituted for the Havarti)
     
      
  • Spread apples in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Arrange chicken, overlapping pieces slightly, on top of apples.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour in brandy. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  • Using a slotted spoon, lift chicken and apples to a small baking dish.
  • Pour cooking liquid into a small pan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often until liquid reduces (8 minutes).
  • Pour liquid over chicken. Cover each chicken piece with a slice of cheese and broil in oven until cheese is bubbly (about 2 minutes).
  • Sprinkle with parsley.
    Yield: 4 servings