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CROCKPOT COQ AU VIN recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Thomas Baker

Crockpot Coq Au Vin Cozy Rich Dinner Your Family Will Love

Enjoy a cozy and rich Crockpot Coq Au Vin, perfect for an easy dinner or a weeknight family dinner. This slow cooker chicken stew features tender chicken braised with bacon, mushrooms, and herbs in a flavorful red wine gravy, making it a delicious red wine braised chicken comfort meal your family will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 518
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices thick cut bacon
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (you can also use chicken legs or chicken thighs)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 large carrots sliced into rounds
  • 2 small yellow onions quartered
  • 16 ounces mushrooms halved
  • 1 pound small red potatoes cut into quarters
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups pinot noir
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

Notes

  • If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with cooking liquid and stir back into the slow cooker during last 20-30 minutes of cooking. Otherwise, simply continue slow cooking until done.