Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
4 slice

bacon slices

cut into 1-inch pieces

2.5 cup

onions

chopped

0.5 pound

mushrooms

thickly sliced

2 unit

garlic cloves

chopped

3.63 pound

chicken

cut into 8 pieces

1 cup

dry red wine

1 cup

low-salt chicken broth

canned

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

pepper

Step 1
~5 min

Cut bacon slices into 1-inch pieces.

Step 2
~5 min

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until almost crisp (4 minutes).

Step 3
~5 min

Transfer bacon to paper towels.

Step 4
~5 min

Add chopped onions, sliced mushrooms, and chopped garlic to the drippings in the pot.

Step 5
~5 min

Sauté until onions are tender and golden (10 minutes).

Step 6
~5 min

Transfer vegetables to a bowl.

Step 7
~5 min

Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

Step 8
~5 min

Add chicken to the pot and sauté until brown (15 minutes).

Step 9
~5 min

Return bacon and vegetables to the pot.

Step 10
~5 min

Add dry red wine, chicken broth, dried oregano, and dried basil.

Step 11
~5 min

Bring to a boil.

Step 12
~5 min

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through (30 minutes).

Step 13
~5 min

Skim fat from the top of the sauce.

Step 14
~5 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Add a splash of cream at the end for extra richness.

Use bone-in chicken pieces for more flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1 day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Mashed potatoes

Rice

Crusty bread

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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