Chicken Marengo (Crock Pot)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12

Chicken Marengo (Crock Pot) - A delicious, savory and easy to make dish for any occasion

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

4-8 hours

Ready In

4-8 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

10g

Chicken Marengo is a traditional French dish named after a battle fought by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1800. Legend has it that Marengo, a small town in Italy, was the only place Napoleon could find to eat after the battle, and his personal chef quickly whipped up this simple yet flavorful dish. Today, Chicken Marengo is a popular dish in France and around the world, with many different variations. This crock pot version of the classic recipe is easy to make and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any dinner party or family gathering.

Instructions

1.	Place chicken thighs in the crock pot.
2.	In a separate bowl, mix spaghetti sauce mix, dry white wine, diced tomatoes and chopped mushroom until well combined.
3.	Pour the sauce over the chicken.
4.	Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
5.	If desired, thicken the sauce with cornstarch before serving.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and requires minimal prep time.

The savory and rich flavors of the tender chicken are complemented by the tanginess of the tomatoes and the earthiness of the mushrooms.

It can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and delicious meal.

CONS

The dish is high in sodium due to the use of spaghetti sauce mix.

It may not be suitable for those who are sensitive to tomatoes or mushrooms.

Boneless chicken thighs can be expensive compared to other cuts of chicken.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and contains important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6, niacin, and selenium.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that may help protect against certain types of cancer and promote heart health.
Mushrooms are a good source of fiber and may help boost the immune system.

	12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
	1 package spaghetti sauce mix
	1/2 cup dry white wine
	2 tomatoes
	1/4 lb mushroom
	cornstarch ( optional )