• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dust with pan-searing flour; pat off excess. Heat oil in large braising pan on MED until oil faintly smokes. Add chicken; brown, turning to brown all sides, 8-10 min. Remove chicken and set aside. Discard all but 1 Tbsp drippings from pan.

• Step 2

  Reduce heat to MED-LOW. Add mirepoix and garlic; cook 3-5 min, stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly browned. Add bay leaves and herbes; cook 3 min. Add wine; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5-8 min, until pan liquids are reduced by one-third. Add stock and tomatoes. Return chicken to pan. Heat to simmering. Season with salt and pepper.

• Step 3

  Braise, covered, on center rack of oven 30 min.

• Step 4

  Stir in lentils; braise 30 min longer. Remove and discard bay leaf.

Place a pan on oven rack underneath braising pan to catch any spills and save clean-up.

Note: When servings & ingredients are modified, nutrition & directions may vary.