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Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

Serve something elegant for your next dinner. This traditional dish of chicken stewed in wine is a perfect sampling of French cuisine.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Chicken cut into quarters
  • 1 Piece Carrot cut into quarters
  • 2 Stalks Celery chopped into large segments
  • 1 Cups Cocktail Onions
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 Cup Button Mushrooms
  • 2 Cups Red Wine
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 Stick Butter

Instructions

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Sear chicken in a pan then set aside.
  • Sautee carrots and celery. Add in tomato paste and continue roasting.
  • Deglaze the pan with red wine.
  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cook for 3 hours on low.
  • Refine sauce by whisking in butter.
  • Season as needed.