Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin
Hearty and comforting, this French coq au vin makes braised chicken in red wine easy by using your slow cooker.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 8 oz whole button mushrooms, cleaned
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 2 onions, diced
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- ¼ c unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 bottle (750mL) Pinot Noir wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoon thyme
- 2 teaspoon parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a small, non-stick skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken breast and sear on all sides, 2-3 minutes, until golden. Remove and place into a 3 quart slow cooker.
- Place the cleaned, whole mushrooms over the chicken.
- Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and sliced carrots. Saute until the onions begin to soften.
- Add the flour and mix until moistened, 1 minute.
- Add the wine and seasonings and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the mixture begins to thicken, 4-5 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and mushrooms in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high 4-5 hours.
Notes
This recipe from 2016 was updated in January 2018. We made the coq au vin even easier and more flavorful! Enjoy!