Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de provence
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (I used Kosher)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 - 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 8 ounces frozen pearl onions (2 cups)
  • 8 ounces small cremini mushrooms (2 cups)
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon preminced prepared garlic in oil

Method

  • Coat the inside of a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker pot with cooking spray.
  • Combine the wine, tomato paste, flour, herbes, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add the chicken, onions, mushrooms, bacon, and garlic. Stir to coat the chicken with the sauce.
  • Cover and cook the chicken on LOW heat setting for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Note: Can be cooked on the HIGH setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.