How to Make Chicken Marengo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Marengo is a classic French dish that is believed to have been created by Napoleon's chef after the Battle of Marengo in 1800. This delicious and hearty dish features tender chicken pieces, mushrooms, tomatoes, and a variety of herbs and spices. It's a perfect meal for a cozy night in or a special occasion.

The key to making a great Chicken Marengo is to use high-quality ingredients and to take your time building layers of flavor. The dish is typically served with a side of pa...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup canned mushrooms, including liquid
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ cups cooked rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with paprika, black pepper, and salt to taste. Cook chicken in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, reserving oil in the skillet.
  • Drain mushroom liquid into the same skillet; add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cover skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Mix chicken, tomatoes, white wine, 3/4 teaspoon salt, marjoram, and bay leaf into onion mixture; simmer over low heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes. Remove bay leaf and garlic.
  • Serve chicken over rice.
  • Nutrition

    460 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 918mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 783mg