INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs OR 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
4 thick slices bacon, cut into 1″cubes
12 baby onions, peeled,
8oz pack mushrooms, sliced
2 tsp / 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 Coq au Vin Blend Multi-Cooker Spice Blend™
1/4 cup / 2 fl oz cognac or brandy (optional)
1 3/4 cups / 14 fl oz red wine* (*can substitute 1 cup of the red wine for 1 cup chicken broth)

Slow Cooker:

1. Toss the chicken in flour and salt to coat heat the oil in a skillet on medium; brown the chicken for 3 minutes. 
2. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker with the remaining flour in the same skillet sauté the bacon, onions, and mushrooms for 2 minutes; add the mixture to the slow cooker. 
3. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste sprinkle in the Coq Au Vin blend; add the cognac and wine.
4. Stir, cover and cook on LOW: 7 hours or HIGH: 3 hours 

Note: add creamy mashed potatoes and a fresh green salad with walnuts, lemon juice and olive oil

Instant Pot:

1. Toss the chicken in the flour and salt to coat in the Instant Pot. 
2. Heat half of the oil on sauté function, medium, and cook bacon for 2 minutes. 
3. Push bacon to one side of the Instant Pot and add the floured chicken to the pot. 
4. Brown chicken for 3 minutes, turning once add the other half of the oil & stir in the baby onions & garlic and soften for 2 minutes.
5. Sprinkle in the Coq Au Vin blend, mushrooms, tomato paste, cognac, and red wine.
6. Secure the Instant Pot lid and pressure valve to Sealing 
7. Press the Manual button and adjust the cook time to 15 minutes turn the dial to Venting and use Quick Pressure Release.

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Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 tsp (1.2g) Serving Per Container: 6 Amount per Serving Calories 0    Calories from Fat 0 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0%    Saturated Fat 0mg 0%    Trans Fat 0mg Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carb. 1g 0%    Dietary Fiber 0g 0%    Sugars 0g Protein 0g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 0.6 mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.