03 X 147 Dining with Donna 33: Basil Chicken Merlot with Wild Mushrooms
Basil Chicken Merlot With Wild Mushrooms\n\nWhat you will need:\n\nMeasuring spoons\n1 kitchen or chef's knife\nmeasuring cups\n1 chopper for chopping onions and garlic\n1 can opener\n1 bottle opener\n1 pasta pot\n1 skillet\n1 slotted spoon\n1 pot spoon for stirring\nmixing spoons\n1 crock-pot\n1 medium sized mixing bowl\nserving bowls\na ladle\nPaper towels.\n\nIngredients:\n\n3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided\n1 roasting chicken (about 3 pounds), skinned and cut into individual pieces\n1 \xbd cups of thickly sliced cremini mushrooms\n1 medium yellow onion, diced\n2 cloves garlic, minced\n1 cup of chicken broth\n1 can (6 ounces) of tomato paste\n1/3 cup of Merlot or other dry red wine\n2 teaspoons of sugar\n1 teaspoon of ground oregano\n\xbc teaspoon of salt\n\xbc teaspoon of black pepper\n2 tablespoons of minced fresh basil\n3 cups of hot cooked ziti pasta, drained\nGrated Romano cheese, optional\n\nCooking Directions:\n\nHeat 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium heat. \nWorking in batches, brown chicken pieces on each side for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once. \nRemove with slotted spoon. \nSet chicken aside. \nHeat remaining oil in skillet. \nAdd mushrooms, onion and garlic; \ncook and stir 7 to 8 minutes, \nor until onion is soft. \nTransfer to Crock-Pot. \nTop with reserved chicken. \nCombine broth, tomato paste, wine, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper \nin medium bowl. \nPour sauce over chicken. \nCover; cook on low for 7 to 9 hours, \nor on high for 3 to 4 hours. \nStir in basil. \nPlace pasta in serving bowls. \nLadle chicken and mushrooms over pasta and spoon extra sauce over all. \nGarnish with cheese, if desired.\n\nMakes 4 to 6 servings.\n\nKitchen Helpful Hints:\n\nHave Some Plastic Cups That Won\u2019t Clean Up?\n\n* Coffee or tea stains can be scoured out with baking soda.\n\nCaring for Aluminum Utensils:\n\n* Minerals in foods and water may cause dark stains inside aluminum utensils.\nTo remove stains, boil water to which you have added some white vinegar.\n\n***Important notice from Donna J. Jodhan***\n\nIf you're looking for a quick and easy way to share new s and or info about yourself or about others, then please read on!\n\nDonna J. Jodhan can help you reach a rapidly growing list of over 12,000 readers and listeners and counting!\nAll you need to do is to give a listen to her monthly shows and if you like what you hear then here's how it works!\n\nFor the very affordable price of $25, Donna will feature your info and news on 2 of her monthly shows.\nOnce on the Ask Donna show and once on the Dining with Donna show.\nBoth of these monthly shows run weekly \nThis means that your info will be featured twice for the month.\nNo more having to worry about posting to Facebook! \nYou'll be able to engage with ready made readers and listeners!\nYour payment of $25 will be prorated as a monthly payment.\nSo you can either pay monthly, or you can pay as you go.\nJust send your info or news to donna at:\n\naskdonnaonblindlife@gmail.com\n\nNo more than 150 words. Donna will then post your info or news as soon as you remit payment to her at:\n\npaypal@donnajodhan.com\n\nTo give a listen visit \n\nhttps://www.donnajodhan.com/askdonna\n\nand;\n\nhttps://www.donnajodhan.com/dwd\n\nTake advantage of this very quick and easy way to reach a ready made audience!