This post may contain affiliate links.Read my disclosure policy.This Slow Cooker Coq au Vin is inspired by the classic French stewed chicken recipe, with bacon, mushrooms, and onions.

Using the crockpot streamlines the cooking process.Coq au Vin in the Slow Cooker Braising chicken in wine is an age-old tradition, and French coq au vin is the most famous version.This Slow Cooker Coq au Vin recipe stays pretty true to the original, only modernizing the ingredients and cooking methods, and lightening things up a bit.

Traditionally, this classic chicken recipe is simmered for hours on the stovetop, which results in a rich, savory stew.The slow cooker allows you to make dinner even while you’re away, yielding fork tender chicken and vegetables.Serve this over mashed potatoes, cauliflower mash or Crispy Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes to make it a meal! Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Coq au VinCoq au vin somehow feels both fancy and rustic at the same time.

It must be because it’s French! Like French Onion Soup and Poulet Au Vinaigre, it delivers complex, deep flavor with simple, wholesome ingredients.Easy to make: Don’t be intimidated; my recipe is very easy to follow, with just a few steps.Hearty and cozy: This slow cooker coq au vin is the perfect dinner to warm you up and fill you up on a cold evening.

Leaner option: As written, this recipe is a healthy coq au vin, but you can skip

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