Ingredients
4
(6-oz) skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1/4
cup all-purpose flour
1/4
cup extra-virgin olive oil
3
large portabella mushrooms, stems and gills discarded and caps thinly sliced
1
small shallot, finely chopped
1/2
tsp dried thyme, crumbled
1
(14- to 15-oz) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2
cup beef or veal demi-glace*
Directions
1.
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
2.
Pat chicken dry, then combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large sealable plastic bag and add chicken. Seal bag and shake to coat, then remove chicken, knocking off excess flour. Arrange in 1 layer on a plate.
3.
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chicken, smooth sides down, until golden, about 2 minutes. Turn over and sauté 1 minute more. Scatter mushrooms around chicken and transfer skillet to oven, then bake, uncovered, until chicken is just cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes.
4.
Transfer chicken to a plate, then add shallot, garlic, and thyme to skillet (handle will be hot) and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, demi-glace, and water and simmer until mushrooms are tender and sauce is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Season with pepper.
5.
Return chicken to skillet and simmer, turning, about 1 minute.
6.
*Available at specialty foods shops. You can also buy Demi-Glace Gold and reconstitute according to package instruction specialty foods shops and More Than Gourmet (800-860-9385).
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