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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. 

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French

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
  • ¼ c unbleached all purpose flour
  • 1 bottle (750mL) Pinot Noir wine
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • 2 tsp parsley
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Place the cleaned, whole mushrooms over the chicken.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the flour and mix until moistened, 1 minute.
  5. Add the wine and seasonings and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the mixture begins to thicken, 4-5 minutes.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and mushrooms in the slow cooker.
  7. 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!