🍂 Daily Chuckwagon RecipeCrockpot Harvest Chicken & Vegetables 🥕🥔🍎

Ingredients (Serves 6):

• 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks (budget-friendly cut)

• 4 medium potatoes, cubed

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 2 apples (Gala or Honeycrisp), peeled & chopped

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups chicken broth

• ¼ cup apple cider (or extra broth if preferred)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)

• 1 tsp thyme

• ½ tsp sage

• ½ tsp cinnamon (for warmth)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Garnish: fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Heat a skillet with olive oil and brown chicken on both sides (optional, for richer flavor).

2. Place potatoes, carrots, apples, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the crockpot. Lay chicken on top.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together broth, apple cider, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, thyme, sage, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Pour over ingredients.

4. Cover and cook:

   • Low: 6–7 hours

   • High: 3–4 hours

5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning.

6. Serve hot with cornbread or biscuits for a full fall meal.

🍁 Budget-friendly, hearty, and full of cozy fall flavors — all made easy in the crockpot!