Chicken With Polenta Recipe

Name: Chicken With Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups chicken broth, divided; 1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal*; 3/4 cup half-and-half; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 8 to 10 skinned and boned chicken breast halves; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 1 large Vidalia onion, diced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears); 3/4 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; Garnish: chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

5 cups chicken broth, divided
1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal*
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 to 10 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 large Vidalia onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup orange juice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Garnish: chopped fresh chives

1
Bring 4 1/2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring often, 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in half-and-half and cheese.
2
Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
3
Grill chicken over medium-high heat (350u00b0 to 400u00b0) 7 minutes on each side or until done. Cool to touch, and cut into thin strips; set aside.
4
Saute bell pepper and onion in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 7 minutes or until tender. Add corn; saute 4 minutes. Stir in wine; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in juice, remaining 1/2 cup broth, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ground red pepper; simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve over polenta and chicken strips.
5
*1 cup regular grits may be substituted for cornmeal. Bring 4 cups chicken broth to a boil, and stir in grits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in half-and-half and cheese.

1230

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

173

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups chicken broth, divided, 1 1/3 cups yellow cornmeal*, 3/4 cup half-and-half, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 With Polenta

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