Slow-Simmered Coq au Vin with Mushrooms

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A classic French dish where chicken braises gently in red wine with aromatic vegetables and mushrooms until fork-tender. This french-inspired one pot ready in about 120 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, dry red wine, large diced onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 95 min Serves 4 French cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering, then brown chicken skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden; flip and brown second side for 3 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot, then sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to form a paste, then pour in red wine while scraping up browned bits from the pot.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to the pot, add chicken stock, and nestle thyme sprigs into the liquid. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook at low heat for 1 hour 15 minutes until chicken is tender.
  5. Step 5: Add mushrooms and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and sauce has reduced slightly. Discard thyme stems before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Simmered Coq au Vin with Mushrooms take to make?

Total time is about 120 minutes (25 min prep + 95 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Slow-Simmered Coq au Vin with Mushrooms?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Simmered Coq au Vin with Mushrooms?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Slow-Simmered Coq au Vin with Mushrooms for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Slow-Simmered Coq au Vin with Mushrooms?

French one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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