Chicken en Cocotte with Shallots, Apples and Parsley

In this version of chicken en cocotte, tangy-sweet sliced apples and savory shallots add depth to the cider-based sauce. A crisp, red-skinned apple such as Honeycrisp or Fuji works best; we leave the skins on to add color. The chicken is cooked on the steam rack with handles that was included with the Instant Pot; the long handles make it easy to lower the bird into the pot and remove it when it’s done.