Someone wanted chicken marengo.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chicken Marengo ( Today's )

Recipe By esperation Dinners
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ajc Chicken
Main Dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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rice, pasta or toast if desired
1 1/3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tsps olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 ozs sliced mushrooms
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley flakes -- optional
1/4 cup dry white wine or sherry
1 (28 oz can) petite diced tomatoes

If rice or pasta is desired, cook it according to the package directions.
Meanwhile, if the chicken is frozen, place the breasts on a microwave-safe
plate and microwave, uncovered, on high, for 3 minutes to begin defrosting.

While the chicken defrosts, heat the oil in a 12-inch, extra-deep nonstick
skillet over medium heat. Peel and coarsely chop the onion, adding it to the
skillet as you chop and stir occasionally. Cut the fresh or partially thawed
chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Place the flour, salt and pepper in a gallon-size, zipper-top bag; shake to
combine. Add the chicken pieces; shake well to coat. Raise the heat to
medium-high; add the chicken (and any extra flour mixture) to the skillet
with the onions. Stir and cook until the chicken just begins to brown, about
2 minutes, then add the mushrooms. Stir and cook until the chicken is cooked
through and the mushrooms have released their liquid, about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic, basil, parsley (if using) and the wine. Stir and cook to mix
well, about 1 minute more. Add the tomatoes and their juice. Continue to
cook until the sauce begins to thicken slightly, about 1 minute. Serve over
hot cooked rice or pasta, or with toast, if desired.

Note: Large cans of "petite" diced tomatoes (tomatoes cut in smaller chunks)
are available from several national brands. If you cannot find them, you may
substitute a large can of chopped tomatoes.

Cuisine: "French"
Source: "AJC "
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 81 Calories; 3g Fat (27.9% calories
from fat); 3g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;
270mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

NOTES : After winning a victory at Marengo, Italy, Napoleon requested a
celebratory meal. His chef, Dunand, found himself separated from his supply
wagons and needing dinner immediately. In short he was desperate. In the
spirit of Dunand's desperation, our version of Chicken Marengo is similar to
the original dish but features ingredients we generally have on hand: a bit
of chicken, mushrooms, canned tomatoes and onions. We've left off the
crawfish and eggs that today are still served as a "historical" garnish to
the dish in some areas of Italy. If you need a celebratory dinner after
surviving the day, try this version of a historic dish that is so fragrant
and satisfying it has stood the test of time and saved many a desperate
cook.



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