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.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breast ((boneless, skinless))
• 8 oz whole button mushrooms, (cleaned)
• 1 Tbsp butter, (unsalted)
• 2 onions, (diced)
• 8 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 4 large carrots, (sliced)
• 1/4 c unbleached all purpose flour
• 1 bottle (750mL) Pinot Noir wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp thyme
• 2 tsp parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat 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.
2. 2Place the cleaned, whole mushrooms over the chicken.
3. 3Add 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.
4. 4Add the flour and mix until moistened, 1 minute.
5. 5Add the wine and seasonings and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the mixture begins to thicken, 4-5 minutes.
6. 6Pour the sauce over the chicken and mushrooms in the slow cooker.
7. 7Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high 4-5 hours.