Experience the luxury of French Coq au Vin for one with our easy one-pan recipe. Tender chicken simmers in a rich wine sauce, all in one pan. Ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: French
Keyword: chicken in red wine, chicken stew, coq au vin, Julia Child coq au vin, poulet au vin
Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon, onions, carrots, and mushrooms to the pan and cook until the bacon is crisp and the vegetables have softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic, thyme, and tomato paste and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook the chicken for a total of 6 minutes, flipping the chicken over after about 3 minutes on one side.Note: The chicken pieces will not be fully cooked at this point. They will continue to cook while the mixture simmers.
Pour in the chicken broth, red wine, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
Make a beurre manié by stirring together softened butter and flour in a small bowl. Stir into the stew.
Gently simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
Read through the entire recipe before beginning. This easy coq au vin recipe comes together quickly. Be sure to read through the recipe and the Ingredient Notes and gather your ingredients before starting.
Choose a red wine you enjoy drinking. The flavor is a big part of how the finished dish will taste. I recommend using a red wine such as Burgundy, Beaujolais, or Pinot Noir. Do not use "cooking wine". For a milder flavor, you can substitute chicken broth for half of the wine.