Chicken Cacciatore And Polenta Recipes

CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH POLENTA

Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta image

The microwave makes quick work of homemade polenta, and the rest is done in one skillet. Save a little Parmesan for sprinkling on top before serving. -Yvonne Starlin, Hermitage, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups water
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
CACCIATORE:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk water and cornmeal; microwave, covered, on high for 6 minutes. Stir; cook, covered, 5-7 minutes longer or until polenta is thickened, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and salt., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon., Add onion to the same pan; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Return chicken to pan; stir in tomatoes and olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with polenta. Freeze option: Do not prepare polenta until later. Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Prepare polenta as directed. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, reheat chicken, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary. Serve with polenta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.