Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta Recipe

Name: Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs; .⅓ tsp. each salt and pepper; 1 tbsp. oil; 1 large onion; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1 can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes; 1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. cornmeal; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; Garnish: chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs
.⅓ tsp. each salt and pepper
1 tbsp. oil
1 large onion
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. cornmeal
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish: chopped parsley

1
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2
Make Chicken: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken, cover and cook, turning once, 6 to 7 minutes until golden and almost cooked through.
4
Meanwhile, slice onion.
5
Remove chicken to a plate.
6
Add onion to pan; saute 3 minutes, or until golden.
7
Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
8
Add tomatoes, olives and chicken, stirring to scrape up brown bits on bottom of pan.
9
Cover and cook 4 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
10
Meanwhile, prepare Polenta: Put 2 1/2 cups water and the salt in a large microwave-safe bowl.
11
Whisk in cornmeal, cover and microwave on high, stirring occasionally, until mixture starts to thicken.
12
Stir in cheese.
13
Spoon Polenta on plates.
14
Top with chicken and sauce.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, .⅓ tsp. each salt and pepper, 1 tbsp. oil, 1 large onion, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cacciatore with 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 Cacciatore with Polenta

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