Quick Coq au Vin

A quick but delicious version of this classic dish. It also has the advantage of being low cal and low fat.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 6  boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 6  cups  quartered cremini mushrooms
• 2  cups  sliced carrots (1/4" thick)
• 1⁄3 cup  sliced Canadian bacon (1/4" thick)
• 1  cup dry red wine
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste

Directions

1. Combine flour, thyme, and salt in a zip lock bag, add chicken.
2. Seal and shake to coat.
3. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour.
4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
5. Add chicken; cook 8 minutes or until browned, turning frequently.
6. Remove chicken from pan.
7. Add mushrooms, carrot, and bacon to pan; saute 2 minutes.
8. Stir in wine, broth, and tomato paste; cook 9 minutes.
9. Return chicken to pan, cook 8 minutes or until chicken is done.