SO-EASY COQ AU VIN

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Here's my adaptation of the beloved French dish. I substituted boneless skinless chicken breasts for a lighter, easy coq au vin that still showcases the traditional and memorable taste. -Sonya Labbe, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3 bacon strips, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked noodles, optional

Steps:

In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Brown chicken on both sides in drippings over medium heat. Transfer chicken to a 3-qt. slow cooker., Add the mushrooms, onion and garlic to skillet; cook and stir just until tender, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over chicken; add bay leaf., In a small bowl, whisk the flour, wine, broth, thyme and pepper until smooth; pour over chicken., Cover; cook on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. Discard bay leaf. If desired, serve with noodles. Top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges