Slow Cooker Coq Au Vin

Submitted by Chilicat

"This is a recipe attributed to Reese Witherspoon that was printed in the December 2008 issue of Good Housekeeping. There's another recipe of hers on 'Zaar that was apparently from Ellen Degeneres' website but for some reason this one is slightly different. I'm posting it here so I won't misplace it."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 chicken
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces sliced bacon, diced
• 1 quartered chicken, skin removed (4 1/2 lbs)
• 8 ounces small mushrooms
• 1 cup frozen small whole onions, thawed
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

directions

1. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon on medium. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to 4 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker bowl. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet; add chicken and brown on medium-high. Pour off fat.
2. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic to slow cooker; top with chicken. Add wine, rosemary, and salt to skillet; heat to boiling. Pour over chicken.
3. Cover slow cooker; cook on low 6 hours, until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Transfer chicken and vegetables to platter; keep warm.
4. Pour sauce into saucepan. In cup, blend water and cornstarch; stir into sauce. Heat until sauce thickens and boils, stirring constantly. Boil sauce 1 minute; pour over chicken.