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Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken

Tender, bone-in chicken thighs simmered in a savory sauce of dry white wine, Dijon mustard, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, this dish delivers rich French flavors with minimal

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Tender, bone-in chicken thighs simmered in a savory sauce of dry white wine, Dijon mustard, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, this dish delivers rich French flavors with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

Instructions

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1. Season the chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.

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2. Sear the chicken (optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken skin-side down for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to the slow cooker.

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3. Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

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4. Deglaze and mix sauce: Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes, then whisk in Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and thyme.

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5. Slow cook: Pour sauce over chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (or high for 3 hours) until chicken is tender and reaches 74°C (165°F) internally.

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6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and spoon the rich sauce over the chicken.

Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken - Step 3

You Must Know

✓For deeper flavor, refrigerate the seasoned chicken overnight before cooking.
✓If the sauce is too thin after cooking, thicken it by simmering in a saucepan with 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water.
✓Use a dry, unoaked white wine like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc for optimal acidity.

Chef's Notes

For deeper flavor, refrigerate the seasoned chicken overnight before cooking.

If the sauce is too thin after cooking, thicken it by simmering in a saucepan with 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water.

Use a dry, unoaked white wine like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc for optimal acidity.

Serving Suggestions

Pair with creamy mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Serve alongside a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables.

Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

420

Calories

28g

Protein

6g

Carbs

22g

Fat