INGREDIENTS
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1 pound mild-flavored Italian-style sausage, casing removed, if desired and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1½ pounds boneless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
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8 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
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2 garlic cloves or to taste, peeled and minced
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1 fennel bulb, sliced and then coarsely chopped, leaves discarded (optional) (see note)
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1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
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½ to 1 (16-ounce) package frozen very small onions or about 16 small whole fresh boiling onions, peeled
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1 cup dry white wine
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1 tablespoon finely snipped fresh tarragon leaves (no stems)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 ½ tablespoons flour and a few drops cold water (optional)
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Hot cooked rice or pasta of choice (optional)
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Freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese for garnish as desired (optional)
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Sprigs of fresh tarragon or parsley for garnish