Chicken Rustica Over Polenta Recipe

Name: Chicken Rustica Over Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 12 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in (about 1.5 lbs); salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for dusting; Sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (14 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced; 1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained; Polenta; 3 1/2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup grated imported parmesan cheese; fresh parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon
12 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in (about 1.5 lbs)
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for dusting
Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
Polenta
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup grated imported parmesan cheese
fresh parsley, for garnish

1
Instructions: Brown bacon in large deep pan. Remove bacon, leaving 1-2 T. drippings in pan.
2
Dust chicken pieces with flour, salt and pepper. Brown chicken pieces 4 minutes each side in bacon fat; remove to platter when browned both sides.
3
Make sauce: Heat oil, add chopped onion; saute over low heat 6-8 minutes. Add garlic, saute 2 more minutes.
4
Add all other sauce ingredients and mix. Add bacon and browned chicken pieces; gently simmer 30 minutes.
5
Add drained beans and simmer 10 more minutes. During this last 10 minutes, make polenta.
6
Polenta: combine water and salt in a large glass microwave-safe bowl; whisk in cornmeal. Cover and microwave on HIGH 4 minutes; stir. Uncover and microwave 2 minutes; stir. Microwave 2 more minutes; stir in Parmesan cheese; sprinkle with parsley.
7
To serve, spoon polenta in a bowl, then top with chicken and plenty of the chunky sauce. Garnish with parsley.

1094

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, 12 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in (about 1.5 lbs), salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for dusting, and more.

Yes, Chicken Rustica Over 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 Rustica Over Polenta

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