Healthier coq au vin

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about
   5 minutes. If there's excess bacon grease, drain off all but 1 tablespoon.
2. To the skillet, add the onion, garlic, and tomato paste and cook an additional
   5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture to the bowl of your slow cooker.
3. To the slow cooker, add in the red wine, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, chicken, carrots, and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for
   6-7 hours or on high for
   4-5 hours.
4. Once done cooking, cook, uncovered on high for
   15-20 minutes to reduce the sauce. Remove the bay leaves and thyme and discard. Stir in the parsley and reserved bacon.
5. Serve the chicken and sauce over mashed potatoes.