Chicken with Porcini Mushrooms

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Chicken with Porcini Mushrooms

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Course - Chicken

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 pounds chicken pieces -- skinned if desired
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fresh tomato -- chopped
Sliced fresh tomatoes -- optional
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese -- optional
Fresh herb (basil or thyme) snipped -- optional

Rinse and drain dried mushrooms. Soak mushrooms in the warm water for 20 to
30 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Coarsely chop mushrooms; set
aside.

In a 12" skillet heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add
chicken pieces and cook about 10 minutes or until browned on both sides.
(Add more oil, if necessary.)

Add wine, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for
about 5 minutes or until most of the wine is evaporated. Add mushrooms and
chopped tomatoes. Slowly add reserved mushroom liquid. Cover skillet;
reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes of until chicken is tender
and no longer pink. Transfer chicken to a warm platter.

For sauce, skim fat from mixture in skillet. Bring to a boil; boil for about
5 minutes or until desired consistency. Pour over chicken. Serve with
tomatoes sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan and herb(s).

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