Chicken In Wine Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   In a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker place potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion.
2. 2
   Place chicken pieces on top of vegetables.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with parsley, salt, rosemary, thyme, pepper, and garlic; add broth and wine. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken and vegetables to a serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm. For Gravy: Skim fat from cooking juices; strain juices. In a large saucepan melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Add cooking juices. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. If desired, sprinkle chicken and vegetables with snipped thyme. Pass gravy with the chicken and vegetables.