Coq Au Vin (Crock Pot) 🍷🍗

Cook Time: 4 hours (on HIGH)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Description:
There’s something incredibly inviting about the idea of a rich, flavorful Coq Au Vin simmering away in your kitchen, filling your home with its savory aroma. This classic French dish, traditionally a slow-cooked chicken in wine, gets a convenient twist by using a crock pot. Imagine my delight when I discovered this recipe in the book that came with my brand-new crock pot! The timing was perfect, as my old crock pot had just broken. This Coq Au Vin is not only delicious but also quite straightforward to prepare, making it a perfect weekend culinary adventure.

Category: Low Cholesterol
Keywords: Healthy, Savory, Easy

Ingredients

5 slices of bacon 🥓
2/3 cup green onion, chopped 🌿
6 chicken breast halves (skinless, boneless) 🍗
1 large onion, chopped 🧅
1/4 pound whole mushrooms 🍄
8 new potatoes, halved 🥔
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1 teaspoon salt 🧂
1/2 teaspoon pepper 🧂
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
1/2 cup chicken broth 🍲
1/2 cup Burgundy wine 🍷

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 366.5 kcal
Fat: 10.2 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 50.9 mg
Sodium: 568.2 mg
Carbohydrates: 44 g
Fiber: 5.9 g
Sugars: 3.2 g
Protein: 21.9 g

Servings: 6

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Bacon and Green Onions 🌟

Preparation: Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook: Add the 5 slices of diced bacon and 2/3 cup of chopped green onions to the skillet.
Sauté: Cook until the bacon is crisp and the green onions are tender.
Drain: Remove the bacon and green onions from the skillet, allowing them to drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.

Step 2: Brown the Chicken 🍗

Heat: In the same skillet, add the 6 chicken breast halves.
Brown: Cook the chicken breasts until they are well-browned on both sides, which helps to seal in their juices and add flavor to the dish.
Set Aside: Remove the browned chicken breasts from the skillet and set them aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Crock Pot 🥔

Layer Ingredients: In your crock pot, place the chopped large onion, 1/4 pound of whole mushrooms, 8 halved new potatoes, and 1 minced garlic clove.
Add Chicken and Bacon: Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Then, add the crispy bacon and green onions.
Season: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme over the ingredients in the crock pot.

Step 4: Add the Liquid 🍲

Pour: Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the crock pot. This will provide a flavorful base for the cooking process.

Step 5: Cook 🌡️

Cover: Place the lid on your crock pot.
Cook: Set your crock pot to cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, depending on your schedule and how soon you want to enjoy your meal.
Wine Time: During the last hour of cooking, pour in 1/2 cup of Burgundy wine. This step infuses the dish with its signature rich and deep flavor.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy 🍽️

Presentation: Once the cooking time is complete, carefully lift the lid and inhale the wonderful aroma. Give everything a gentle stir to ensure the flavors are well combined.
Plate: Serve your Coq Au Vin hot, ideally with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, or perhaps over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
Savor: Sit back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of your labor with friends and family, reveling in the rich, hearty flavors of this classic French dish.

This Coq Au Vin recipe, adapted for the crock pot, provides all the depth and complexity of the traditional dish without the need for hours spent hovering over the stove. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this dish is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Enjoy the ease and convenience of your crock pot while indulging in a timeless culinary classic. Bon appétit! 🍷🍗✨