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chicken and mushroom imperial

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Recipe by
CAROL GORNTO
@labrescue
ROCKLEDGE, FL

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

  • 2 lg
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thirds
  • 1 pkg
    dried, wild mushrooms
  • 1 pkg
    orzo pasta
  • 2-4 slice
    bacon
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh thyme, chopped (one palmful-or 1tsp. dried)
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh sage, chopped (one palmful-or 1tsp. dried)
  • 1 tsp
    salt & pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream (substitute sour cream, if you wish)

How To Make chicken and mushroom imperial

  • 1
    Bring 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.
  • 2
    Drain 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.
  • 3
    While 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.
  • 4
    Drain 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.
  • 5
    To 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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