Pumpkin Beer Braised Chicken (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy chicken braised in pumpkin beer with onions and creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting fall dinner.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 2 cloves garlic, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves, chopped

→ Aromatics

09 - 2 tablespoons salted butter
10 - 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced

→ Liquids

11 - 1 cup apple cider
12 - 12 fl oz pumpkin beer

→ Sides

13 - 1.2 lbs small to medium potatoes
14 - 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
15 - 2 tablespoons additional unsalted butter
16 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Combine salt, black pepper, flour, chili powder, chopped garlic, thyme, and sage. Rub this mixture thoroughly onto the chicken pieces to coat evenly.
02 - Place the seasoned chicken into the crockpot and evenly distribute the thinly sliced onions around and on top of the chicken. Dot with salted butter to aid caramelization.
03 - Pour the apple cider and pumpkin beer over the chicken and onions, ensuring the liquids cover the ingredients partially to develop a rich braising sauce.
04 - Arrange the small to medium potatoes atop the mixture, nestling them gently to absorb flavors during cooking.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
06 - For a caramelized finish, preheat oven to 475°F. Remove potatoes from crockpot. Transfer chicken and onions to a roasting pan and roast for 15 minutes until golden.
07 - In the crockpot, mash the cooked potatoes with cream cheese, additional butter, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste until creamy and smooth.
08 - Plate the braised chicken topped with caramelized onions, accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes. Garnish optionally with fresh herbs.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Slice onions thinly to enhance caramelization and sweetness.
02 - If potatoes are not cooking through, cut into larger pieces or cook separately.
03 - Use a pumpkin beer you enjoy drinking to ensure best flavor.

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