Chicken Bourguignon Without Wine

This easy oven-baked chicken bourguignon without wine is a comforting French-inspired chicken dinner made with tender chicken thighs, creamy mushroom sauce, savory onion seasoning, and a flavorful alcohol-free burgundy-style sauce. With only a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, it is an ideal family meal for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, or guests.

Unlike traditional chicken bourguignon, this simplified version skips wine while still delivering a deep, savory sauce. The chicken slowly bakes until juicy and tender, while the mushroom and onion sauce becomes rich, creamy, and perfect for spooning over potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Chicken Bourguignon

• Easy 4-ingredient chicken recipe: Minimal preparation and pantry-friendly ingredients.
• No-wine French-inspired dinner: A delicious alcohol-free alternative to classic bourguignon.
• Comforting family meal: Tender baked chicken in a creamy mushroom and onion sauce.
• Great for meal prep: The flavor becomes even richer after reheating.
• Versatile serving options: Delicious with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, rice, or crusty bread.

Servings: 4 to 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2½ to 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or mixed chicken pieces
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix, about 1 ounce
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, about 10½ ounces
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• ½ cup unsweetened red grape juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly grease a deep 9-by-13-inch baking dish or a large casserole dish.
2. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the prepared dish. If using skin-on chicken, place the pieces skin side up.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry onion soup mix, condensed cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and red grape juice until smooth.
4. Pour the mushroom sauce evenly over the chicken pieces.
5. Cover the dish tightly with foil or a lid. Bake for 1 hour.
6. Remove the foil and continue baking for 30 to 45 minutes, until the chicken is tender, cooked through, and the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.
7. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce generously over each portion.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this easy chicken bourguignon with buttery egg noodles, creamy mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or roasted potatoes. A fresh green salad, green beans, roasted carrots, or crusty bread make excellent side dishes and help soak up the flavorful sauce.

Tips and Variations

For a more classic French-style chicken bourguignon, add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and 1 cup of pearl onions before baking. You can also use boneless chicken thighs, but begin checking them after 50 to 60 minutes so they stay juicy.

If the sauce has extra fat after baking, carefully spoon a little from the surface before serving. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or on the stovetop.

This oven-baked chicken bourguignon without wine is a simple, hearty, and satisfying dinner that brings French-inspired comfort food to your table with everyday ingredients.