Delish Chicken Marengo

Delish Chicken Marengo is a glorious symphony of flavors that dances on your taste buds like it’s Friday night and you’ve just hit the dance floor. This dish isn’t just chicken and sauce—it’s a rich tapestry of tomatoes, mushrooms, and wine, weaving together to create a comforting hug in a bowl (or plate, or straight out of the skillet if you’re in my house). It’s special because it manages to be both fancy and cozy, like inviting your most glamorous friend to a pajama party. You should definitely dive into this recipe because, seriously, who doesn’t need a little bit of French-inspired elegance with minimal effort?

This recipe has become a lifesaver in our household on busy weeknights when everyone comes home hangry—yes, that’s a real condition. My little family has grown downright obsessed, and even my husband, who usually only gets excited about sporting events, lights up when he sees this on the dinner table. It all started when I first whipped this up, fumbling through the ingredients list, and yet somehow everyone couldn’t stop asking for seconds.

How to Make It

To start, prep your chicken like you’re about to become best pals. Brown it in a hot skillet, getting all crispy on the outside like it’s auditioning for the lead role in a food commercial. Remove the chicken because it needs a little break. Toss mushrooms in the pan—these little guys soak up flavor like a sponge, turning irresistible in just minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, and a splash of white wine because wine not? Return the chicken to the pan, let everything mingle until they’re all getting along nicely, and voila! Dinner’s ready.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Chicken Thighs: I swear by thighs because they’re the juicy gossips of the chicken world, but breasts work if you’re into that kind of white meat drama.
– White Wine: Use a wine you’d actually drink. If it’s good enough for your glass, it’s good enough for the pot.
– Tomatoes: I like them fresh, but canned tomatoes are the trusty sidekick if you’re in a pinch.
– Garlic: There’s no such thing as too much. Vampires beware.
– Mushrooms: These buddies soak up all the good stuff, turning out so tasty you’ll want to eat them before they make it back into the pan.

✔Recipe Steps

1. Brown chicken thighs in a hot skillet until golden.
2. Set chicken aside; take a moment to admire that crispy skin.
3. Sauté mushrooms until they’re feeling cozy.
4. Add garlic, tomatoes, and wine; stir like it’s the easiest thing in the world.
5. Return chicken to the pan and let the magic happen.
6. Simmer until it’s all cozy and flavorful, then serve hot.

What to Serve It With

This dish loves company—serve it with crusty bread, a side of pasta, or steamed rice. It’ll hang out happily with just about anything.

✔Tips & Mistakes

✔Storage Tips

Keep any leftovers (if you have any, which I doubt) in the fridge for about three days. Leftovers make a surprisingly delightful next-day breakfast if you’re brave enough to face chicken at dawn. No shame, judgment-free zone here.

✔Variations and Substitutions

For a creamier vibe, stir in some cream or coconut milk at the end—luxury on a plate. Swap mushrooms for bell peppers if fungi aren’t your thing. When you find your pantry looking sparse, this dish is forgiving with its buddies honey for sugar and tamari for soy sauce.

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Delish Chicken Marengo

A classic French chicken stew made with tomatoes, garlic, white wine, and mushrooms, served with crusty bread or rice.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 cup dry white wine e.g., Sauvignon Blanc
• ▢ 1 cup chicken broth
• ▢ 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes canned
• ▢ 8 ounces button mushrooms sliced
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
• Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and mushrooms to the pan and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in the white wine and cook for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
• Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and rosemary. Stir well.
• Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is flavorful.
• Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

Notes

This traditional Chicken Marengo recipe is perfect for cozy dinners and can be enhanced with fresh parsley before serving.