Crock Pot Sage Chicken
serves 6

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Crock Pot Sage Chicken
I love slow cookers because you just throw everything in and forget about dinner. At the end of the day, all you have to do is set the table and dig in! 
3-4 pound whole chicken
1 tablespoon butter
4 medium potatoes
1 onion
3 medium carrots
3-4 celery stalks
1-3/4 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (optional for gravy)
    1. Rinse and dry chicken.
    2. In a large skillet (big enough to fit the chicken) melt the butter and brown both sides of the chicken. (about 4-5 minutes per side)
    3. While the chicken browns, chop all the vegetables into thick, chunky pieces. (1/2 to 1-inch in size)
    4. Arrange vegetables in bottom of crock pot. Place 1/2 of the sage on top of vegetables.
    5. Set browned chicken on top of vegetables, pour apple cider and vinegar over chicken and top with remaining sage.
    6. Place top on crock pot and cook on high for 4-5 hours. (Cook on low for 8-10 hours)
    7. When done, remove the chicken and place on a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon arrange vegetables around chicken.
    8. For the gravy: Pour the liquid from the crock pot into a large skillet, add the cornstarch/water mixture and heat stirring until thick.