QUICK AND EASY COQ AU VIN

Quick and Easy Coq Au Vin image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slice bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
3/4 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
4 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb small red potatoes, halved or quartered depending upon size
10 mushrooms, quartered
1 can(s) 14.5 oz. can italian-flavored stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 c dry red wine

Steps:

1. In a 4-qt. stockpot, cook bacon until browned, but not fully cooked. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with thyme, salt and pepper.
2. Brown chicken over medium high heat in olive oil. Remove chicken and bacon to a plate and add the onion - saute until tender and translucent. Add garlic and cook approx. 1 minute.
3. Add potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes and wine. Add bacon and nestle chicken pieces in sauce . Cook uncovered for approx. 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, potatoes are tender and sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
4. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.