1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 pounds chicken pieces — skinned if desired
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fresh tomato — chopped
Sliced fresh tomatoes — optional Freshly grated Parmesan cheese — optional Fresh herb (basil or thyme) snipped — optional
Rinse and drain dried mushrooms. Soak mushrooms in the warm water for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Coarsely chop mushrooms; set aside.
In a 12″ skillet heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook about 10 minutes or until browned on both sides. (Add more oil, if necessary.)
Add wine, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until most of the wine is evaporated. Add mushrooms and chopped tomatoes. Slowly add reserved mushroom liquid. Cover skillet; reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes of until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Transfer chicken to a warm platter.
For sauce, skim fat from mixture in skillet. Bring to a boil; boil for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency. Pour over chicken. Serve with tomatoes sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan and herb(s).