Chicken Marengo – chicken thighs cooked in Italian tomato sauce with olives, garlic and onion. Comfort food for chilly days!
We love this chicken dish with mashed potatoes or rice and a generous piece of garlic bread.
CHICKEN MARENGO
This Italian dish is pure comfort food that you can make under 30 minutes. Chicken cooked in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, white wine, stock, olives, garlic, onions and seasoning. Serve on a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes and devour. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends and any time of the year, especially the cold months. This delicious dish comes from a small village of Marengo, in Northern Italy. It was prepared by Napoleon Bonaparte’s chef in 1800.
Chicken Marengo Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- flour
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
- onion
- garlic
- diced tomatoes
- black olives
- Italian seasoning
- white wine
- chicken broth
- Sriracha or hot sauce
How to make Chicken Marengo?
- Start by seasoning the chicken, Cut it into bite-size pieces and dredge in flour.
- Cook in a pan until no longer pink.
- Remove onto a plate and keep warm.
- In the same pan, saute garlic and onion in olive oil.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer everything together.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Absolutely! In fact, this dish is even better the next day. Keep it refrigerated until ready to reheat. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw out in the fridge and reheat in a microwave or in a pot on the stove.
Chicken Marengo variations:
- skip the chicken and use mushrooms and beans,
- use chicken breast and sear whole before simmering in the sauce,
- sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and pop the dish under a broiler.
More Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes:
- Sweet Garlic Chicken
- Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta
- Creamy Dill Chicken Pasta
- Apricot Baked Chicken with Rice
If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀
Chicken thighs cooked in Italian tomato sauce with olives, garlic and onion. Comfort food for chilly days! Serve with mashed potatoes or rice and a generous slices of garlic bread.
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion sliced or chopped
- 14 oz Italian tomatoes or diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp sriracha or hot sauce optional
- Mix flour and salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Cut chicken in 2" pieces.
- Heat up the oil in pan.
- Toss the chicken in flour and salt and pepper.
- Place in batches in the pan and brown on all sides.
- Remove to a plate. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Add more oil to the pan if needed.
- Add onion to the pan.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until softenes.
- Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
- Add wine and deglaze the pan.
- Add tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning and olives.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add the chicken back and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with mashed potatoes.
Sherbear says
September 24, 2014 at 8:00 pmI made it just as the receipe was. I
Had chicken thighs on the bone and saved the bones for broth for soup and used leftover rice from Chinese takeout.
Jo says
March 23, 2014 at 4:41 pmDo you stir in the mashed potatoes?
CrunchyCreamySw says
March 23, 2014 at 5:14 pmNo, I just served them on the side.
Ben Stephens says
February 17, 2014 at 12:34 pmI would make indian food
Sarah Grace says
February 17, 2014 at 1:47 amI will most likely make sauteed mushrooms in olive oil and garlic.
tammy markham says
February 16, 2014 at 10:33 pmi believe that i would make a nice creamy spicy potato soup.
Heidi says
February 16, 2014 at 8:58 pmWould try this recipe and also asian glazed drumsticks.
Christina says
February 16, 2014 at 4:35 pmI would make spaghetti sauce first.
MelissaSayWhat says
February 16, 2014 at 2:37 pmI would try your Chicken Marengo recipe! It looks delish!
Mary says
February 16, 2014 at 12:32 pmAs this pan can go under the broiler, I would make a shepherd’s pie with lamb, peas, carrots, and turnip and finish it off in the oven.
Karen D says
February 16, 2014 at 11:12 amI would make some tomato sauce for homemade pasta
Karen says
February 16, 2014 at 8:51 amWould love to make my spaghetti sauce in this…or tikka masala!
Vauna says
February 16, 2014 at 12:01 amcream of chicken soup with homemade noodles over mashed potatoes. Perfect for cold windy days like today!
leann lindeman says
February 15, 2014 at 9:43 pmBeautiful pan!!! I would probably make something with chicken! I noticed you mentioned you are from Kansas! Me too…. Wichita!
Helga says
February 15, 2014 at 7:26 pmI would make a stir fry dish.
coriwestphal says
February 15, 2014 at 6:37 pmI might make a little fried quesadilla!
Cori Westphal
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Suzedoo says
February 15, 2014 at 4:23 pmI would like to try the Chicken Marengo
Jen Almond says
February 15, 2014 at 3:24 pmThis looks delish, I would try it!
Lora Anne M says
February 15, 2014 at 12:38 pmMy husband has some new cookbooks for his low carb/sugar diet so I would make him a newrecipe from them.
Pam says
February 15, 2014 at 9:34 amIf I win this pan, I’ll make osso bucco in it!
Kitty Iecvan says
February 14, 2014 at 10:02 pmI’d make some lentil stew!
Dusty says
February 14, 2014 at 5:28 pmMmm, this looks delicious. I’d love to try the recipe in a new beautiful pan 😉
Cathy Belval Stech says
February 14, 2014 at 11:52 amspagetti sauce
Dana says
February 14, 2014 at 12:56 amMacaroni and cheese.
Rust says
February 13, 2014 at 11:23 pmi would make jambalaya
RhoMelie says
February 13, 2014 at 8:14 pmThese recipes look wonderful!
Birdiebee says
February 13, 2014 at 7:40 pmI would really like to try your recipe for Chicken Marengo. I am a really foody and love to try new recipes on my family.
Natalie yeoman says
February 13, 2014 at 2:21 pmi would make Alfredo pasta
Amy L says
February 13, 2014 at 1:31 pmI’d like to make chicken and dumplings or Swiss steak
Carla S says
February 12, 2014 at 11:54 pmI would make sauteed mushrooms ,jamaican jerk chicken,sauteed asparagus,hashbrowns, and steak and onions.
Julie S says
February 12, 2014 at 11:15 pmI’d make homemade chili… it’s one of my favorites in the winter. yummmm!
Robin Wilson says
February 12, 2014 at 8:41 pmI would love to make Chicken Marsala!
ki10 says
February 12, 2014 at 4:33 pmNothing. That’s my partner’s chore. 😀
angel d says
February 12, 2014 at 11:21 amui would make some homemade chili
Gail Rosenstrom says
February 12, 2014 at 9:46 ami would like to try the recipe you posted minus the wine…dont like the taste of wine in food 🙂
Darlene Carbajal says
February 12, 2014 at 7:04 amI would make some rice!
Sally says
February 12, 2014 at 4:27 amI would make stir fry!!
Lilia Kharabora says
February 12, 2014 at 12:25 amI would make a Russian dish called galubtsi. Delicious!! Thank you!!
Mindy Robinson says
February 11, 2014 at 11:08 pmI’ll definitely try this recipe in the pot if I won!
Colleen Boudreau says
February 11, 2014 at 9:35 pmI would make stir-fry!
Jude says
February 11, 2014 at 8:59 pmI saute veggies several times a week to put over rice, noodles, etc., so a good saute pan will be very handy,
debbie jackson says
February 11, 2014 at 8:29 pmi would make Grandma’s goulash
Marty Musser says
February 11, 2014 at 7:37 pmI think I would sear some really delicious cut of beef. I need a pan like this!!
Becky H says
February 11, 2014 at 7:35 pmHomemade vegetable soup, it’s cold here, too!
Sandra Halperin says
February 11, 2014 at 7:10 pmOf course I’d make the Chicken Marengo!! Never had this before and would love to try it because it looks so DELICIOUS!!!
Jennifer Bobbitt says
February 11, 2014 at 6:15 pmPaella. 🙂 Or Cioppocino.
Sara Wagner says
February 11, 2014 at 3:10 pmIf I win I would love to make my homemade spaghetti sauce in the pan.
Nila Pledger says
February 10, 2014 at 9:49 pmThis was seriously awesome!! Thank you so much!
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 10, 2014 at 9:57 pmYou are very welcome, Nila! Thank you for the comment!
Nila Pledger says
February 10, 2014 at 6:33 pmI’m going to make so many things in this pan! I cook 2-3 times a day so it will be thoroughly loved!
Nila Pledger says
February 10, 2014 at 6:31 pmMaking this tonight! Looks so good!
AnnaZed says
February 10, 2014 at 1:20 pmWell your choice of a chicken-in-sauce dish is he obvious one for this pan, and ::wow:: that looks good. My grandmother used to make Chicken Marengo and I haven’t had it in years. Why on earth I don’t know! I’m making that.
Still, if I were the one to un-box that absolutely gorgeous pan I would make Louisiana Jambalaya in it first. I’d even attempt to make New Orleans style French bread and cut it up with the knife!
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kim says
February 10, 2014 at 11:37 amI would make homemade marinara in that lovely pot!
Monica King says
February 10, 2014 at 11:24 amWould so enjoy using these in my kitchen 😉
Sarah says
February 10, 2014 at 10:43 amYears and years ago, I had a very old cookbook with this recipe. It has been a regular in our family ever since with some minor tweaks, one being the addition of sliced mushrooms.
frikkenduckie says
February 10, 2014 at 1:03 amI really want to try making this Chicken Marengo in that pan!!
Kelsea Nixon says
February 9, 2014 at 10:33 pmOmelettes
Tamra Phelps says
February 9, 2014 at 10:11 pmPossibly a stir-fry. Chinese veggies, beef, etc.
Leila Emeric says
February 9, 2014 at 9:58 pmWould try your chicken Marengo. Thanks for the giveaway!
Curry and Comfort says
February 9, 2014 at 8:05 pmI love when you make savory dishes. This looks so yummy!! Fantastic giveaway too. 🙂
Liz says
February 9, 2014 at 4:42 pmYum!! I’d make this chicken Marengo first, then maybe chicken Marsala 🙂
Lauren says
February 9, 2014 at 3:17 pmJambalaya!
Deb Christie says
February 9, 2014 at 6:31 amI would make Stuffed Pork Chops in the new pan.
Bethany Fasnacht says
February 9, 2014 at 12:44 amIs it sucking up to say I want to make Chicken Marengo??
Debra says
February 9, 2014 at 12:20 amOh my, I do need this pan!!! 🙂 I have my fingers crossed and sending hopeful vibes your way. I’m thinking the first thing I would make in the pan would be your featured dish. It sounds delicious!
mysweetiepiepie says
February 8, 2014 at 10:07 pmI’d make braised short ribs.
saladgoddess says
February 8, 2014 at 8:16 pmTomato chickpea soup. I’m all about soup in this coldest of winters!
Erin Ellis says
February 8, 2014 at 4:13 pmI would make beef stroganoff. Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
Erin
fairyfractal at gmail dot com
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 8, 2014 at 3:22 pmThey say you should cook with the wine you want to drink. 🙂 But it doesn’t have to be expensive. If you like the TJoe’s one – use that one. Hope this helps!
Sue T. says
February 8, 2014 at 2:44 pmAlready writing down the ingredients needed for Chicken Marengo on the grocery list!
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 8, 2014 at 3:23 pmYay! Let me know what you think of this dish, Sue! Thank you!
Jill Stokes Hartley says
February 8, 2014 at 2:24 pmI’d love to make a nice fresh sauce to go with pasta!
susitravl says
February 8, 2014 at 1:46 pmi would make a frittata.
Karen says
February 8, 2014 at 12:50 pmI would make some meat sauce and use it in lasagna. Love Wusthof knives! We got a whole set for our wedding and they are amazing!
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 8, 2014 at 3:23 pmThey really are! Thanks, Karen!
Ilene says
February 8, 2014 at 12:38 pmThat chicken dish looks great. I’ve already bookmarked it.
Holly says
February 8, 2014 at 11:01 amI have a bacon mac and cheese in mind. I would love to use this pan and knife in my kitchen. Thanks for the chance to win!
patti says
February 8, 2014 at 9:45 amChicken Marengo would be a good initiation of the pan!
Buji Knits says
February 8, 2014 at 9:32 amwould love to win
Linda K. says
February 8, 2014 at 9:26 amI’d make eggs in this pan.
Heidi Pi says
February 8, 2014 at 8:55 amI love Wistohf knives! This would add to my set perfectly! And the sautee pan would get me started replacing my old stuff from! Great give away!
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 7, 2014 at 11:45 pmThank you so much, Stacy! I love sharing our savory recipes! 🙂
Wendy Wilkins V. says
February 7, 2014 at 10:01 pmI would probably make this Chicken Marengo or a Paprika Chicken recipe I just saw that is less complicated than most I’ve seen.
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 7, 2014 at 11:46 pmI love Paprika Chicken! I just made it for dinner tonight in this Anolon saute pan!
Audrey says
February 7, 2014 at 9:26 pmI would definitely try the Chicken Marengo, it looks awesome.
Teresa Sulyok says
February 7, 2014 at 9:24 pmI would make Hungarian beef goulash first most likely.
Jamie Higgins says
February 7, 2014 at 6:43 pmI would make this dish, holy yum!
MaryB says
February 7, 2014 at 5:09 pmI’m definitely going to try this Chicken Marengo – love using chicken thighs. I’ll also make Chicken Forester with mushrooms and wine sauce.
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 7, 2014 at 11:45 pmI need to look up the Chicken Forester – it sounds amazing!
Angel says
February 7, 2014 at 4:58 pmItalian Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Tomatoes !
Debra Lynn says
February 7, 2014 at 4:47 pmOf course I would make Crunch Creamy Sweet’s version of the Chicken Marengo along with the mashed potatoes! Living in the sub zero temps right now this is certainly a dish that is a great winter comfort food!! YUMMMMM!!!!
Jeffrey Lammers says
February 7, 2014 at 4:45 pmI’d make some homemade Mac & Cheese with some Gruyere!
Chele says
February 7, 2014 at 4:44 pmCan’t seem to find a link to the recipe. Please help, it looks delicious.
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 7, 2014 at 4:55 pmIt’s up now! Thanks, Chele!
Chele says
February 7, 2014 at 5:23 pmThank you! Dinner tonight is now planned 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 7, 2014 at 7:04 pmYay! Let me know what you think about it! Thank you, Chele!
EllenCF says
February 7, 2014 at 4:32 pmWhere is the chicken marengo recipe … only see the give away and text about it and the foccacia…HELP
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 7, 2014 at 4:55 pmFor some reason it didn’t show up. All updated now! Thank you, Ellen!
Auntiepatch says
February 7, 2014 at 4:23 pmOk – where is the recipe?
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 7, 2014 at 4:55 pmJust a little glitch. It’s updated now!
Kristen M says
February 7, 2014 at 4:17 pmI’m not seeing the recipe. It looks fantastic!
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 7, 2014 at 4:55 pmSo sorry, Kristen! It’s up now!
JessieC says
February 7, 2014 at 4:16 pmI would make skillet apple dumplings.
Kristen M says
February 7, 2014 at 4:15 pmI would make a thick pasta sauce.
disqus_GV7xlgGUC3 says
February 7, 2014 at 4:11 pmshakshuka! and then use the knife to cut homemade bread.
Auntiepatch says
February 7, 2014 at 4:08 pmSkillet
Focaccia!
Kel says
February 7, 2014 at 3:58 pmI would try the chicken marengo – looks great!
Janet Morrissey says
February 7, 2014 at 3:56 pmI’d make a nice braised pork tenderloin with apples, cranberries, and sauerkraut.
Elizabeth G. says
February 7, 2014 at 3:51 pmI would make spaghetti a la carbonara.
sandy says
February 7, 2014 at 3:49 pmI just went to the farmer’s market and got fresh veggies so I have stir fry in my mind.
Debra Lynn says
February 7, 2014 at 3:29 pmWould love to win these items! However, can’t find the Rafflecopter widget. Help please. Thanks! Debra
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 7, 2014 at 4:05 pmHi Debra! It’s a stubborn little widget. It takes a moment for it to show up. Hopefully you can enter now!
Debra Lynn says
February 7, 2014 at 4:45 pmSo all I have to do is reply here? I didn’t see the widget. Let me know. Thanks!!
CrunchyCreamySw says
February 7, 2014 at 7:04 pmYou need to leave your comment here and then use the widget to enter the giveaway. I use the widget to select the winner. Are you on mobile, Debra? I wonder why the widget is not showing up for you…