Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, about 5 to 6 pounds, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 cup flour
  • Creole seasoning, recipe follows
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onions
  • Salt
  • Crushed red pepper
  • 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup chiffonade basil
  • 1/2 pound cooked fettuccine or spaghetti (tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper)
  • 4 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • Season the chicken with Creole seasoning.
  • Season the flour with Creole seasoning.
  • Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, coating completely and shaking off the excess.
  • In a large Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, add the oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the chicken and brown for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Add the onions.
  • Season with salt and red pepper.
  • Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and garlic.
  • Season with salt and red pepper.
  • Continue to saute for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the wine, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and stock.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Stir in the bay leaf, thyme and basil.
  • Add the chicken back to the mixture.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and cover.
  • Simmer for 1 hour or until tender.
  • Mound the pasta in the center of each plate.
  • Lay the chicken over the pasta.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Garnish with cheese and parsley.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Yield: 2/3 cup