Slow Cooker Coq au Vin

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:57:12 GMT

Step 1

Preheat a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 2

Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place it in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, add the flour, and toss to coat. Shake off any excess flour and place the chicken on a large plate or rimmed baking sheet.

Step 3

In a 10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until the edges are crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the fat in the skillet.

Step 5

Add the mushrooms and garlic to the skillet and cook, still over medium heat, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.

Step 6

Add 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high. Stir in the onions and carrots and cook until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.

Step 7

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Working in 2 batches, add the chicken thighs and cook over medium-high, turning once, until browned all over, about 8 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.

Step 8

Pour off any excess fat from the skillet. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and carefully pour in the wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 9

Bring the wine to a boil and then reduce the heat and gently simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Pour the wine and boiling water over the chicken in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with the cooked bacon and thyme. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 5 to 6 hours on low or 2 1/2 hours on high.

Step 11

Remove the chicken and vegetables from the slow cooker and arrange over the noodles or mashed potatoes, if using, on individual plates or on a large platter.

Step 12

Skim any fat from the sauce in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and serve.

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