Chicken and Polenta
Recipe by National Chicken Council
- Yield: 4 servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
Ingredients
- 8-- Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless or bone-in, skin on
- 2tablespoons Olive oil
- 2-1/2cup Tomato sauce
- 1-- package (14 oz) Sliced sweet peppers, frozen
- 1/2cup Black olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2cup Water
- 1pound Prepared polenta
Instructions
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In a large deep skillet over high heat, warm olive oil. Add the chicken thighs and saute for 5 minutes; turn and saute 5 more minutes until very brown. Stir into same skillet the tomato sauce, peppers, olives and water. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 15 to 18 minutes, until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.
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While the chicken is cooking, slice the polenta into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Warm a large, non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the polenta slices on the skillet or griddle; cook 7 minutes on each side
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To serve, place the polenta slices on serving dish. Top with chicken; spoon sauce on top.
Nutritional Info *per serving
- Calories 650
- Glycemic Load 0
- Fat 20g
- Saturated Fat 4.5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
- Monounsaturated Fat 11g
- Cholesterol 100mg
- Sodium 1020mg
- Potassium 830mg
- Carbohydrate 81g
- Fiber 11g
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 38g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Vitamin A 20%
- Vitamin C 90%
- Calcium 6%
- Iron 30%