Chicken Bolognese Over Creamy Polenta Recipe

Name: Chicken Bolognese Over Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth {1/2 cup additional if needed}; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 pound polenta quick cooking; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese; 1 pound ground chicken; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes cans; 2 celery stalks small dice; 2 carrots peeled & small dice; 4 garlic cloves crushed; 1/2 red onion small dice; fresh basil; 1/4 cup olive oil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken broth {1/2 cup additional if needed}
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 pound polenta quick cooking
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese
1 pound ground chicken
28 ounces crushed tomatoes cans
2 celery stalks small dice
2 carrots peeled & small dice
4 garlic cloves crushed
1/2 red onion small dice
fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
salt
pepper

1
In a large pot, over medium heat, add the olive oil, carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until softened.
2
Add in the ground chicken and break up the meat with a potato masher or wooden spoon.
3
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, a handful of fresh sliced basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for a couple of hours.
4
Just before serving you can go ahead and make the polenta. Bring the broth up to a boil.
5
Shut the heat and slowly whisk in the polenta until smooth. Stir in the salt, pepper and butter. Continue to stir until the butter is melted and the polenta is creamy.
6
Stir in the grated cheese and serve with the bolognese over top.
7
NOTE: if the polenta thickens too much, add a little bit of extra broth until creamy again.

1289

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chicken broth {1/2 cup additional if needed}, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 pound polenta quick cooking, and more.

Yes, Chicken Bolognese Over Creamy Polenta falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Bolognese Over Creamy Polenta

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