Slow Cooker Merlot Chicken
This Chicken Merlot recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich, wine-infused meal that tastes like it came from your favorite Italian bistro.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs. chicken drumsticks (about 8 drumsticks)
- 8 oz. bacon sliced before cooking
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 celery ribs sliced
- 1 small white onion diced
- ½ cup Merlot
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 1½ tsp. salt
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 tsp. oregano
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all of the vegetables and seasonings to the slow cooker.
- Set a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add the sliced bacon. Cook until crisp, then remove and drain on paper towels. Drain off most of the bacon grease (except about 2 tablespoons).
- Add the chicken drumsticks to pan and brown on both sides.
- Add the bacon to the slow cooker and add the wine and tomato sauce, stir.
- Nestle the drumsticks into the sauce and vegetables.
- Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours.
Notes
- No other liquid is need in this recipe for the chicken will let of juices and create more of a sauce.
- Store in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up the three months.
- You can use a red blend or cabernet wine instead of Merlot.
- Don't want wine at all? Use chicken broth instead.
- Add zucchini, bell peppers, or spinach toward the end of cooking for more color and nutrition.
- Boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs can be used instead of drumsticks.
Nutrition
Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 1730mg | Potassium: 1196mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8055IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg
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