Slow Cooker Coq au Vin
Chicken slow cooked with red wine, bacon, mushrooms, pearl onions, and garlic.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 c. frozen pearl onions thawed
- 4-6 thick sliced bacon fried and crumbled
- 1 c. sliced button mushrooms
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 c. dry red wine
- 3/4 c. chicken broth
- 1/4 c. tomato paste
- 3 T. all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot cooked egg noodles for serving
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Layer ingredients in a slow cooker in the following order; onions, bacon, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, chicken, red wine, and broth.
- Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours.
- Remove chicken and vegetables. Cover and keep warm.
- Ladle 1/2 cup cooking liquid into a small bowl. Turn the slow cooker to HIGH and cover. Mix reserved liquid, tomato paste, and flour until smooth. Return mixture to the slow cooker, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until thickened.
- Serve chicken, vegetables and sauce over egg noodles. Top with a dollop of sour cream and fresh chopped parsley.