Easy Coq au Vin (Whole Foods) (need 8 hours)

Serves 4

Brown bacon, chicken, vegs before putting in slow cooker. Serve with crusty bread.

1.35 - 2# (about 8) frozen boneless skinless chicken thighs, thawed
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
3 T flour
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
3 T butter or EVOO
12 oz box white or baby bella mushrooms, quartered
2 carrots, peeeled and cut into 1/2" pieces
1 med onion, chopped (1 c)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 c chicken broth
1.5 c dry red wine
2 fresh thyme sprigs

Season chicken on both sides with s/p. Coat with flour. Set aside. Heat large nonstick skillet on med. Add bacon and cook 3 mins or til golden crisp. Melt 2 T butter or heat oil. Add chicken, smooth side down and cook 3 mins per side or til lightly browned. Set aside. Heat 1 T butter or EVOO, saute mushrooms 3-5 mins. Add carrots, onion an dgarlic. Season with salt, cook 10-12 mins or til soften. Transfer vegs and broth to slow cooker. Arrange chicken on top. Sprinkle bacon over chicken. Add wine and thyme sprigs. Cover cooker and leave on low 6-7 hours. Season s/p.