Description
A classic French dish made easy in a slow cooker, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken pieces.
- Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the red wine, chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- For a richer flavor, let the dish sit for a few hours before serving.
- Pair with a glass of red wine for an authentic experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg