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Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken

Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken for Cozy Nights

A cozy, easy-to-make dish of Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken, blending tender chicken with aromatic sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in Chicken Thighs skin-on preferred for extra flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine e.g., Chardonnay
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard for less spice
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium recommended
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped, can substitute with shallots
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, or use garlic powder as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh thyme for a brighter flavor
  • to taste Salt adjust based on the saltiness of broth
  • to taste Pepper adjust based on taste
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prep Chicken - Season the bone-in chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Sauté Aromatics - In a skillet, sauté finely chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until translucent.
  3. Step 3: Mix Sauce - Combine dry white wine, chicken broth, and Dijon mustard in a bowl; whisk until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Assemble in Slow Cooker - Transfer sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker, add chicken thighs, and pour sauce over them.
  5. Step 5: Cook - Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  6. Step 6: Finish - Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, choose a quality dry white wine and taste the sauce before serving to adjust seasonings.

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