1-2 lb. chicken

3 T. flour

2 T. olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped coarse

1 clove of garlic, minced

1 C. mushroom caps, quartered

2 T. tomato paste

1/2 C. white wine

1 14 fl. oz can of tomatoes, crushed

1 tsp. salt

1/4tsp. ground black pepper

3/4tsp. dried tarragon

1 T. paprika

Chicken stock as needed

 

Depending on how fancy you want to be, the chicken can be breasts cut to bite size pieces, leftover chicken, whole thighs, etc. Remove any skin if fresh chicken is used.  Toss the chicken meat with the flour to coat. Shake off any excess flour and then sauté the chicken over medium heat in the olive oil until nicely browned. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside. Add the onion, garlic and mushroom caps and sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the tomato paste and continue to cook until the paste starts to get browned a little. Deglaze with the wine, stirring well to dilute the tomato paste. Add the canned tomatoes, the spices and seasonings and the cooked chicken. Cover reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or longer, adding chicken stock if necessary to keep from drying out.