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CHICKEN  ITALIANO
4 to 6 servings

 

  • 1 pound mild-flavored Italian-style sausage, casing removed, if desired and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1½ pounds boneless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves or to taste, peeled and minced
  • 1 fennel bulb, sliced and then coarsely chopped, leaves discarded (optional) (see note)
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • ½ to 1 (16-ounce) package frozen very small onions or about 16 small whole fresh boiling onions, peeled
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon finely snipped fresh tarragon leaves (no stems)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons flour  and a few drops cold water (optional)
  • Hot cooked rice or pasta of choice (optional)
  • Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese for garnish as desired (optional)
  • Sprigs of fresh tarragon or parsley for garnish

 

In a large heavy skillet, lightly brown sausage over moderate heat.  Add chicken and mushrooms and sauté until chicken pieces and mushrooms are lightly browned, about 8 minutes.  

Add garlic, fennel, if desired, tomatoes, onions, wine, and snipped tarragon.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes or until onions are tender and mixture bubbly hot. Adjust seasoning to taste.   

For a slightly thicker sauce, may blend a few drops cold water into flour in a small container, blending until smooth; stir mixture into pan liquid and continue cooking until mixture is bubbly hot and slightly thicker.

Serve over hot cooked rice or pasta of choice, if desired.  Garnish each serving with freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, if desired, and/or a sprig of fresh tarragon or parsley.   

Note: Fennel is similar to celery with feathery leaves and a licorice flavor.  It is sometimes used         in Italian recipes.