chicken and mushroom imperial
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I started out with the intention of making Mushroom Gnocchi, but found that the package of gnocchi had "gone over". I substituted chicken for the main ingredient, and orzo for the gnocci. Wow!!!!! Was my family impressed with this dish! It's not only beautiful, but really, really tasty!
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yield
4 -6
prep time
45 Min
cook time
35 Min
Ingredients For chicken and mushroom imperial
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2 lgboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thirds
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1 pkgdried, wild mushrooms
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1 pkgorzo pasta
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2-4 slicebacon
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1 mdonion, chopped
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2 Tbspfresh thyme, chopped (one palmful-or 1tsp. dried)
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2 Tbspfresh sage, chopped (one palmful-or 1tsp. dried)
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1 tspsalt & pepper or to taste
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1/2 cheavy cream (substitute sour cream, if you wish)
How To Make chicken and mushroom imperial
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1Bring one quart of water to a boil and pour over the mushrooms to reconstitute - cover and leave for 30-45 minutes. (It is important to let the mushrooms stay in the water at LEAST 30 minutes.) Meanwhile, cook bacon, drain, and chop it up.
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2Drain and chop mushrooms, RESERVING ALL THE STOCK FROM THE MUSHROOMS - and use the brown mushroom water to cook the orzo. Add more water if necessary and take this opportunity to add salt to the water.
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3While the orzo cooks, saute' the onion and the cooked, chopped bacon together until the onion is soft, 3-5 mins. Remove from the pan, add 1 Tbls. oil, if necessary, and add the chicken over medium heat until just cooked through (don't overcook). Set aside until the orzo is done.
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4Drain the pasta, RESERVING THE JUICE, ONCE AGAIN - return the onion & bacon and the chicken to the frypan, on medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms, thyme, sage, cream, and 1/2 cup of the mushroom starchy water. Stir until you get a creamy consistency...if it starts to get too thick, add more of the mushroom water for a sauce-like texture.
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5To serve: Place a bed of orzo in the middle of the plate, add one or more pieces of the chicken, and spoon mushroom sauce over the top. Enjoy!
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