Slow Cooker Coq au Vin

Ingredients (17)

• 6 slices thick cut bacon
• 4 green onions
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 4 (1 pound) chicken breasts (you can also use chicken legs and/or chicken thighs)
• salt and fresh ground pepper
• 3 large carrots
• 2 small yellow onions
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 pound small red potatoes
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 3/4 cups pinot noir
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch