PinFacebookTweetEmailShare Jump to RecipeCoq au vin is a French chicken and mushroom stew is so comforting and delicious.It’s called Coq Au Vin, which translates to chicken with wine sauce, and you will love it as an alternative to beef stew.Chicken pieces simmer with bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, and root vegetables in plenty of red wine.

I’ll go over the best wine to use, how to make this stew for two or more, and exactly why you need more French food in your life.I have a long history with coq au vin in my life.The first time I ever met my then-boyfriend, now-husband’s Dad, I made Patricia Wells’ recipe for Coq au Vin Blanc for dinner.

Coq au vin blanc means that the stew is made with white wine instead of the traditional red wine.Anyway, I was nervous, because the blanc version is full of spring vegetables, which people have lots of opinions about, as you know.So, I served him a big bowl, packed with mushrooms and artichokes, and held my breath.

Then, he told me those were two of his favorite vegetables! Is it any wonder he’s now my father-in-law? The three of us finished the entire pan of stew, and I’ve been making coq au vin ever since.The recipe below is the traditional one, made with red wine, and it serves two.However, you can absolutely double or triple it to serve more.

The leftovers are incredible, because it seems to get better if it sits for one night.Another French dish you might like is my Endives au Gratin.  How to Make Coq au

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