Slow-Cooker Coq au Vin

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bottle (750ml) Pinot Noir
• 5 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs, plus 2 Tbs. finely chopped parsley
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 leek (cut lengthwise)
• 6 oz. thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 3 1/4 lb. whole chicken legs
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 lb. small button mushrooms
• 3/4 lb. shallots, halved
• 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbs. tomato paste
• 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 3/4 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces