Chicken Spinach Polenta Layer Pie Recipe

Name: Chicken Spinach Polenta Layer Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts; 2 cups water or 2 cups chicken stock, to cover; 6 large portabella mushrooms; 1 red onion; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped black olives; 4 hard-boiled eggs; 1 tablespoon cornflour; salt and pepper; 500 g frozen spinach; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons toasted chopped cashews; 250 g instant polenta cornmeal; 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese; 1 1/2 liters water or 1 1/2 liters stock; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

6 chicken breasts
2 cups water or 2 cups chicken stock, to cover
6 large portabella mushrooms
1 red onion
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped black olives
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 tablespoon cornflour
salt and pepper
500 g frozen spinach
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons toasted chopped cashews
250 g instant polenta cornmeal
1/2 cup grated tasty cheese
1 1/2 liters water or 1 1/2 liters stock
1 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to about 190 degrees Celsius
2
Poach chicken breasts in water or stock, keep stock aside
3
Shred chicken
4
Saute chopped onion
5
Add sliced mushrooms, cook till juices run
6
Add cornflour, cumin, oregano
7
On low heat gradually add about 300ml stock, from above, to make sauce
8
Bring to boil add chicken and cook for 5 minute
9
Season with salt and pepper
10
Squeeze spinach dry
11
Combine spinach, toasted chopped cashews and crushed garlic in a bowl
12
Mix well
13
Boil 1 1/2 litres of salted water or stock
14
Remove from heat and slowly add polenta while stirring with a wooden spoon
15
Place pot back on heat and cook till thick and creamy
16
Add grated cheese and chopped olives
17
Spread on greased tray 1cm thick and bake in oven for 15 min till brown
18
Cut to fit casserole dish enough for two layers
19
Place chicken mix in bottom of casserole dish
20
Place sliced hard boiled eggs and raisins on top
21
Add layer of grilled polenta
22
Then place spinach mix on top
23
Then add final layer of polenta
24
Bake in oven for 35-45 minute

815

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken breasts, 2 cups water or 2 cups chicken stock, to cover, 6 large portabella mushrooms, 1 red onion, and more.

Yes, Chicken Spinach Polenta Layer Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chicken Spinach Polenta Layer Pie

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