Crock Pot Coq Au Vin (with variation)

1 fryer chicken cut into 8 serving pieces (or equiv. of bone in pieces)

1 Tblsp olive oil

1 med onion sliced (or 1 c pearl onions)

8 oz sliced mushrooms

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp thyme

1 1/4 c (10 oz) chicken broth

1 c burgundy wine (or more chicken broth)

6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

optional 10-12 very small new red potatoes with skin

optional: brown chicken pieces in oil

spray 5-6 qt crock pot

place onions, mushrooms, garlic and thyme in crock pot

add chicken, potatoes if using, broth (add all broth if not using wine), bacon and salt and pepper to taste

cover and cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours

at the start of the last hour, if on low, turn heat to high and add wine

serve over buttered noodles

VARIATION

instead of chicken, use 2 pork tenderloins equaling about 3 lbs

follow recipe as above

serve over mashed potatoes

   

Until Next Time.....

Franny