Coq au Vin

By McLean

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 3 lbs. chicken thighs, skinned
• 1 package beefy onion soup mix
• 2 cups quartered fresh mushrooms
• 1 1/2 cups frozen small whole onions
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 3 1/2-inch sticks
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• Hot cooked mashed potatoes (optional)
• Snipped fresh parsley (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly coat an unheated large skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken thighs, several at a time, until brown. Drain off fat.

Place thighs in slow cooker. Sprinkle with dry onion soup mix. Add mushrooms, onions, and carrots. Pour wine over all.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or high-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. If desired, serve with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with parsley.