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Chicken Marengo

Chicken Marengo

Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby

She made Guy chicken Marengo and vitello tonnato, baked a mocha layer cake and a jarful of butter cookies.
Chicken Marengo

Chicken Marengo

Chicken Marengo is a classic French dish. You season and brown chicken, then make a tasty sauce with onions, garlic, wine, tomatoes, and herbs. Simmer the chicken in the sauce until it's cooked. Finish with fresh parsley and thyme for a flavorful meal perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and then coat in flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken topped with the sauce, sprinkled with parsley and thyme.