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Bowl of mashed potatoes topped with slow cooker coq au vin.

Slow Cooker Coq au Vin

4.85 from 26 votes
The slow cooker makes coq au vin so easy! This version is lighter than the classic, but every bit as delicious.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (2 pieces chicken, 1 cup vegetables)
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 slices center cut bacon (chopped)
  • 4 medium carrots (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 4 cups mushrooms (halved (button or baby bella work best))
  • 2 cups onion (cut into 1-2” pieces (alternatively, pearl onions work great but require a lot of work to peel))
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • ½ cup dry red wine (Pinot Noir, Chianti, or Burgundy)
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 large bone-in chicken thighs (skin removed (or boneless works))
  • 4 bone-in chicken drumsticks (skin removed)
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 dry bay leaf
  • Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Combine red wine, chicken broth and tomato paste in a pourable measuring cup and set aside.
  • In a heavy bottom pan, render bacon until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to set aside for garnish and add mushrooms and carrots to the bacon fat. Once the mushrooms release some liquid, about 3-4 minutes, add onion and garlic. Cook until aromatic, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Lower heat and add flour and mix until all the vegetables are coated in flour. Add the reserved wine mixture and bring to a boil. Boil 1-2 minutes to reduce then transfer everything to a slow cooker.
  • Nestle chicken into the slow cooker with the veggies. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Place rosemary, thyme & bay leaf on top.
  • Close very tightly and cook on high setting for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  • To serve, place 1 chicken thigh and drumstick in each bowl, and top with vegetables and broth. Sprinkle with bacon and parsley.

Notes

  • Skip the bacon for an even leaner version & add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika when you add the flour.
No Slow Cooker, No Problem!
Simmer on low for 50–60 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 169mg, Sodium: 288mg, Potassium: 1109mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 10459IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 67mg, Iron: 3mg
- WW Points: 3