Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

Comfort food cooked in my crock pot is one of my go to's.  This recipe is a keeper for sure.

4 slices of bacon

10 oz of Baby Bella Mushrooms sliced

1 large white onion, chopped

1 large carrot peeled and cut into 1" pieces

4 garlic cloves minced

1 cup red wine

2 Tbsp tomato paste

2 bay leaves

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp dried thyme

3/4 cup chicken broth 

4 chicken breasts

In a 12" skillet, cook the bacon, then remove and dice.  Set aside for later.

Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and brown on both sides in the bacon grease.  Remove and set aside.

Add mushrooms and onions to your crock pot.  Lay chicken breasts on top.

In the same skillet add the carrot pieces and cook until they are softened.  Add the garlic and cook another 2 minutes until fragrant.  

Add the red wine, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper.  Heat and cook until the tomato paste has dissolved into the mixture.  

Pour over the chicken in the crock pot.  

Pour the chicken broth over the top then cover and cook on low for 8 hours.  Taste for salt and pepper and add additional if desired.  

Sprinkle the bacon pieces on top and then serve with mashed potatoes.