Coq Au Vin Slow Cooker Recipe
This easy Coq Au Vin slow cooker recipe is full of rich, comforting flavors but simplified for a hands-off, weeknight-friendly meal. A cozy French classic made with chicken, red wine, mushrooms, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon optional
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 onion chopped (or 1/2 lb pearl onions)
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 5 carrots chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced or halved
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet or insert of your GreenPan Slow Cooker over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear on high heat for 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic, shallot, carrots, and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for about 5–8 minutes.
- Stir in flour and tomato paste.
- Add chicken and vegetables into the slow cooker, then add the red wine, chicken broth, thyme, parsley, and bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, remove the lid and set to high so the sauce thickens. Stir in bacon (if using).
- Add butter and chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy over mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Notes
- The GreenPan Slow Cooker is ideal for this recipe: it allows you to sauté, slow cook, and reduce all in one pot.
- You can skip the bacon, but it adds a nice smokiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.