I like to prepare it the night before but leave out the stock, tomato pure and wine. I find that I have more time in the mornings, and I just love coming home to a dinner ready to eat. This super tasty dish is so easy to make. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional hour to thicken the liquid slightly. Meanwhile put the mushrooms and onions in a slow cooker - I fried the onions a bit first. In a small dish, mash the butter and flour together to a smooth paste and stir into the slow cooker mixture. Cook the bacon as usual, reserving half for garnish. That’s how I roll anyway.Ĭoq au vin can actually come together pretty quickly on the stove top once you do all the browning. In a wok, cook the bacon over a medium heat until browned. You can prepare coq au vin in a slow cooker by making a few tweaks to the basic coq au vin recipe. Just throw it all in the crockpot and tell your family you slaved for hours. If you’re interested in all the techniques and rules it might get a little scary, but it also can be very accessible if you just want a delicious, “French”, belly of food. While you might feel intimidated by French cooking, it’s actually not too difficult. Slow cooking Coq Au Vin in your crock pot is an easy and homey dish. Since we did have one week of very “fall” weather followed by another of 80 degree days, I was sure to make the most of those cool, rainy moments. Cook on HIGH 20 to 30 minutes or until thickened. If desired, serve with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with parsley. Whisk together water and cornstarch in a small bowl add to cooker. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. The slow cooked chicken will fall easily from the bone into the sauce once done. Place chicken thighs in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3 1/2 4 hours.

Stir the cognac, wine, tomato paste, garlic, thyme, oregano and bay leaf into the chicken mixture. That is, the few fall days we have here in SoCal. Drain any excess fat from the skillet and transfer the mixture into your slow cooker. Slow Cooker Coq au Vin Lightly coat an unheated large skillet with cooking spray. To walk in the door after a long day, when the air outside is brisk and cool, and be welcomed by the warm, enticing aroma of a hearty meal that’s been simmering away all day, is definitely one of the highlights of my fall days. There’s a bit of Autumn magic in slow cooking I think. **This post was originally published in 2012 and was updated in 2019*** A little prep in the morning before work and you’ll have a divine meal to look forward to in the evening. Slow cooker coq au vin is the hearty, delicious dinner you want to come home to. Ingredients for Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin With Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Recipe 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped 2 pound bone in chicken breasts or thighs, skin.