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    Chicken Marengo Recipe

    Published: Feb 7, 2014 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 96 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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 in a skillet.

    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 Marengo in a skillet.

    Chicken Marengo

    Author: Anna
    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.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 371 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ large yellow onion sliced or chopped
    • 14 oz Italian tomatoes or diced tomatoes
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ cup sliced black olives
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ cup white wine
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 2 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce optional

    Instructions
     

    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1286mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 16.6mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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    1. Jen says

      July 14, 2021 at 2:22 am

      5 stars
      I found this recipe probably in 2017 via some other website (sorry I don't remember where) featuring a collection of chicken thigh recipes. We printed off a bunch and made them one by one and rated them with notes of changes to try or whether we would even fix them again - this recipe was so good eactly as it is and it's the only recipe of probably 10 that we ever made again and we have made it several times - IT IS SO GOOD ...
      SO GOOD!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 18, 2021 at 10:52 pm

        Hi Jen! Oh my gosh! Yes, it is an old one but still a favorite around here. I am so glad you are enjoying it! Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Miles Harrison says

      March 13, 2021 at 9:51 pm

      4 stars
      Made this (Chicken Marengo) tonight on rice and everyone had seconds! It was simple and I already had everything in the pantry. For me, that's a win! She's so happy SHE did the dishes.

      Reply
    3. Sherbear says

      September 24, 2014 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      I 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.

      Reply
    4. Jo says

      March 23, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Do you stir in the mashed potatoes?

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 23, 2014 at 5:14 pm

        No, I just served them on the side.

        Reply
    5. Ben Stephens says

      February 17, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      I would make indian food

      Reply
    6. Sarah Grace says

      February 17, 2014 at 1:47 am

      I will most likely make sauteed mushrooms in olive oil and garlic.

      Reply
    7. tammy markham says

      February 16, 2014 at 10:33 pm

      i believe that i would make a nice creamy spicy potato soup.

      Reply
    8. Heidi says

      February 16, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      5 stars
      Would try this recipe and also asian glazed drumsticks.

      Reply
    9. Christina says

      February 16, 2014 at 4:35 pm

      I would make spaghetti sauce first.

      Reply
    10. MelissaSayWhat says

      February 16, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      I would try your Chicken Marengo recipe! It looks delish!

      Reply
    11. Mary says

      February 16, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      As 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.

      Reply
    12. Karen D says

      February 16, 2014 at 11:12 am

      I would make some tomato sauce for homemade pasta

      Reply
    13. Karen says

      February 16, 2014 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      Would love to make my spaghetti sauce in this...or tikka masala!

      Reply
    14. Vauna says

      February 16, 2014 at 12:01 am

      cream of chicken soup with homemade noodles over mashed potatoes. Perfect for cold windy days like today!

      Reply
    15. leann lindeman says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      Beautiful pan!!! I would probably make something with chicken! I noticed you mentioned you are from Kansas! Me too.... Wichita!

      Reply
    16. Helga says

      February 15, 2014 at 7:26 pm

      I would make a stir fry dish.

      Reply
    17. Suzedoo says

      February 15, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      I would like to try the Chicken Marengo

      Reply
    18. Jen Almond says

      February 15, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delish, I would try it!

      Reply
    19. Lora Anne M says

      February 15, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      My husband has some new cookbooks for his low carb/sugar diet so I would make him a newrecipe from them.

      Reply
    20. Pam says

      February 15, 2014 at 9:34 am

      If I win this pan, I'll make osso bucco in it!

      Reply
    21. Kitty Iecvan says

      February 14, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      I'd make some lentil stew!

      Reply
    22. Dusty says

      February 14, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      Mmm, this looks delicious. I'd love to try the recipe in a new beautiful pan 😉

      Reply
    23. Cathy Belval Stech says

      February 14, 2014 at 11:52 am

      spagetti sauce

      Reply
    24. Dana says

      February 14, 2014 at 12:56 am

      Macaroni and cheese.

      Reply
    25. Rust says

      February 13, 2014 at 11:23 pm

      i would make jambalaya

      Reply
    26. RhoMelie says

      February 13, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      These recipes look wonderful!

      Reply
    27. Birdiebee says

      February 13, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      I would really like to try your recipe for Chicken Marengo. I am a really foody and love to try new recipes on my family.

      Reply
    28. Natalie yeoman says

      February 13, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      i would make Alfredo pasta

      Reply
    29. Amy L says

      February 13, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      I'd like to make chicken and dumplings or Swiss steak

      Reply
    30. Carla S says

      February 12, 2014 at 11:54 pm

      I would make sauteed mushrooms ,jamaican jerk chicken,sauteed asparagus,hashbrowns, and steak and onions.

      Reply
    31. Julie S says

      February 12, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      I'd make homemade chili... it's one of my favorites in the winter. yummmm!

      Reply
    32. Robin Wilson says

      February 12, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      I would love to make Chicken Marsala!

      Reply
    33. ki10 says

      February 12, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      Nothing. That's my partner's chore. 😀

      Reply
    34. angel d says

      February 12, 2014 at 11:21 am

      ui would make some homemade chili

      Reply
    35. Gail Rosenstrom says

      February 12, 2014 at 9:46 am

      i would like to try the recipe you posted minus the wine...dont like the taste of wine in food 🙂

      Reply
    36. Darlene Carbajal says

      February 12, 2014 at 7:04 am

      I would make some rice!

      Reply
    37. Sally says

      February 12, 2014 at 4:27 am

      I would make stir fry!!

      Reply
    38. Lilia Kharabora says

      February 12, 2014 at 12:25 am

      I would make a Russian dish called galubtsi. Delicious!! Thank you!!

      Reply
    39. Mindy Robinson says

      February 11, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      I'll definitely try this recipe in the pot if I won!

      Reply
    40. Colleen Boudreau says

      February 11, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      I would make stir-fry!

      Reply
    41. Jude says

      February 11, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      I saute veggies several times a week to put over rice, noodles, etc., so a good saute pan will be very handy,

      Reply
    42. debbie jackson says

      February 11, 2014 at 8:29 pm

      i would make Grandma's goulash

      Reply
    43. Marty Musser says

      February 11, 2014 at 7:37 pm

      I think I would sear some really delicious cut of beef. I need a pan like this!!

      Reply
    44. Becky H says

      February 11, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      Homemade vegetable soup, it's cold here, too!

      Reply
    45. Sandra Halperin says

      February 11, 2014 at 7:10 pm

      Of course I'd make the Chicken Marengo!! Never had this before and would love to try it because it looks so DELICIOUS!!!

      Reply
    46. Jennifer Bobbitt says

      February 11, 2014 at 6:15 pm

      Paella. 🙂 Or Cioppocino.

      Reply
    47. Sara Wagner says

      February 11, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      If I win I would love to make my homemade spaghetti sauce in the pan.

      Reply
    48. Nila Pledger says

      February 10, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      This was seriously awesome!! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        February 10, 2014 at 9:57 pm

        You are very welcome, Nila! Thank you for the comment!

        Reply
    49. Nila Pledger says

      February 10, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      I'm going to make so many things in this pan! I cook 2-3 times a day so it will be thoroughly loved!

      Reply
    50. Nila Pledger says

      February 10, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Making this tonight! Looks so good!

      Reply
    51. AnnaZed says

      February 10, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      Well 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!
      ******************
      {in the contest I am Margot Core on the Rafflecopter}

      Reply
    52. kim says

      February 10, 2014 at 11:37 am

      I would make homemade marinara in that lovely pot!

      Reply
    53. Monica King says

      February 10, 2014 at 11:24 am

      Would so enjoy using these in my kitchen 😉

      Reply
    54. Sarah says

      February 10, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Years 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.

      Reply
    55. frikkenduckie says

      February 10, 2014 at 1:03 am

      I really want to try making this Chicken Marengo in that pan!!

      Reply
    56. Tamra Phelps says

      February 09, 2014 at 10:11 pm

      Possibly a stir-fry. Chinese veggies, beef, etc.

      Reply
    57. Leila Emeric says

      February 09, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Would try your chicken Marengo. Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    58. Curry and Comfort says

      February 09, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      I love when you make savory dishes. This looks so yummy!! Fantastic giveaway too. 🙂

      Reply
    59. Liz says

      February 09, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      Yum!! I'd make this chicken Marengo first, then maybe chicken Marsala 🙂

      Reply
    60. Deb Christie says

      February 09, 2014 at 6:31 am

      I would make Stuffed Pork Chops in the new pan.

      Reply
    61. Debra says

      February 09, 2014 at 12:20 am

      Oh 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!

      Reply
    62. CrunchyCreamySw says

      February 08, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      They 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!

      Reply
    63. Sue T. says

      February 08, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      Already writing down the ingredients needed for Chicken Marengo on the grocery list!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        February 08, 2014 at 3:23 pm

        Yay! Let me know what you think of this dish, Sue! Thank you!

        Reply
    64. Jill Stokes Hartley says

      February 08, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      I'd love to make a nice fresh sauce to go with pasta!

      Reply
    65. Karen says

      February 08, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      I 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!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        February 08, 2014 at 3:23 pm

        They really are! Thanks, Karen!

        Reply
    66. Holly says

      February 08, 2014 at 11:01 am

      I 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!

      Reply
    67. Heidi Pi says

      February 08, 2014 at 8:55 am

      I 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!

      Reply
    68. CrunchyCreamySw says

      February 07, 2014 at 11:45 pm

      Thank you so much, Stacy! I love sharing our savory recipes! 🙂

      Reply
    69. Wendy Wilkins V. says

      February 07, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      I would probably make this Chicken Marengo or a Paprika Chicken recipe I just saw that is less complicated than most I've seen.

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        February 07, 2014 at 11:46 pm

        I love Paprika Chicken! I just made it for dinner tonight in this Anolon saute pan!

        Reply
    70. Audrey says

      February 07, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      I would definitely try the Chicken Marengo, it looks awesome.

      Reply
    71. Teresa Sulyok says

      February 07, 2014 at 9:24 pm

      I would make Hungarian beef goulash first most likely.

      Reply
    72. Jamie Higgins says

      February 07, 2014 at 6:43 pm

      I would make this dish, holy yum!

      Reply
    73. MaryB says

      February 07, 2014 at 5:09 pm

      I'm definitely going to try this Chicken Marengo - love using chicken thighs. I'll also make Chicken Forester with mushrooms and wine sauce.

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        February 07, 2014 at 11:45 pm

        I need to look up the Chicken Forester - it sounds amazing!

        Reply
    74. Angel says

      February 07, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      Italian Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Tomatoes !

      Reply
    75. Debra Lynn says

      February 07, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      Of 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!!!!

      Reply
    76. Kel says

      February 07, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      I would try the chicken marengo - looks great!

      Reply
    77. Janet Morrissey says

      February 07, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      I'd make a nice braised pork tenderloin with apples, cranberries, and sauerkraut.

      Reply
    78. Elizabeth G. says

      February 07, 2014 at 3:51 pm

      I would make spaghetti a la carbonara.

      Reply
    79. sandy says

      February 07, 2014 at 3:49 pm

      I just went to the farmer's market and got fresh veggies so I have stir fry in my mind.

      Reply
    80. Debra Lynn says

      February 07, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Would love to win these items! However, can't find the Rafflecopter widget. Help please. Thanks! Debra

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        February 07, 2014 at 4:05 pm

        Hi Debra! It's a stubborn little widget. It takes a moment for it to show up. Hopefully you can enter now!

        Reply
        • Debra Lynn says

          February 07, 2014 at 4:45 pm

          So all I have to do is reply here? I didn't see the widget. Let me know. Thanks!!

          Reply
          • CrunchyCreamySw says

            February 07, 2014 at 7:04 pm

            You 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...

            Reply

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