Indulge in the flavors of France with this scrumptious Slow Cooker Chicken Parisienne recipe. This dish features tender chicken thighs cooked in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce. The slow cooker takes care of all the hard work, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, savory taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy an authentic French meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve this dish with a crusty baguette or over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes for a delightful dinner that will transport you to the streets of Paris.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Cook until the mushrooms are golden brown and any liquid has evaporated.
- Transfer the mushrooms and garlic to the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, white wine, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and cornstarch.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken and mushrooms in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and tent it with foil to keep warm.
- Pour the sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce drizzled on top and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
