Crock Pot Coq Au Vin French Chicken Stew

January 24, 2014

When I was growing up, one of my favorite fall dinners was a simple french chicken stew that my mom made. Before the invention of the wonderful and convenient Crock Pot, we made one pot meals in big metal stew/stock pots and they simmered on the stove for hours. I took our family favorite Coq Au Vin and modified it for a crock pot and it was fantastic. The same delectable aromas filled our home and the savory flavor was just as I remembered it.

4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 box organic chicken broth
1 large yellow onion chopped into 1 inch chunks
4 cloves of garlic smashed
6 stalks of celery sliced into ½ inch pieces
6 carrots scrubbed or peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
2-3 cups of fresh tomatoes cut into chunks
2 large or 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
¼ cup red burgundy wine
2-3 bay leaves
? cup fresh basil leaves cut up
1 (3 inch) sprig of fresh rosemary
1-2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Combine all ingredients in a large 5-6 quart crock pot. Set on low and cook for 8 hours. Serve with warm crusty french bread and a fresh green salad vita balsamic vinaigrette.
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Nutritions

Calories
287

Sodium
1134mg
47% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
19g
38% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
6g
26% DV