Coq Au Vin Slow Cooker Style

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 14
Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

6 hours

Ready In

6 hours, 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 bone-in chicken breast halves , with skin
4 slices bacon
3 cups red wine
1 cup chicken stock
3 cloves garlic , smashed
2 sprigs rosemary
1 bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
430
Sugar
1g
Fat
23g
Coq Au Vin is a classic French stew that typically consists of chicken braised with red wine, bacon, garlic, and mushrooms. This Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin recipe simplifies the process and is perfect for a cozy night in. The red wine and chicken stock create a rich sauce that is savory and delicious. Serve this dish with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Instructions

1.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
3.Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
4.In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it in the slow cooker with the chicken.
5.Pour the red wine and chicken stock into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
6.Add the smashed garlic, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the simmering liquid. Turn off the heat and pour the liquid over the chicken and bacon in the slow cooker.
7.Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours, or on low for 8-10 hours.
8.Serve the Coq Au Vin with mashed potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.

PROS

The slow cooker makes this classic French dish easy to prepare.

Chicken is a lean protein and pairs well with the rich sauce.

The dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.

CONS

The dish is high in fat due to the bacon and skin-on chicken.

It takes some time to prepare and cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and contains essential nutrients such as vitamin B6 and niacin.
Red wine contains antioxidants that may help protect against heart disease and cancer.
Garlic has antibacterial and antifungal properties and may help reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases.

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