Chicken and Polenta Preparation facts
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
8 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless or bone-in, skin on
2 Tbs olive oil
2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 14 oz bag sliced sweet peppers, frozen
1/2 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup water
1 tube (1 lb) prepared polenta
Directions
In a large deep skillet over high heat, warm olive oil. Add the chicken thighs and saute for 5 minutes; turn and sauté 5 more minutes until very brown. Stir into same skillet the tomato sauce, the peppers, olives and water. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 18 minutes, until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.
While the chicken is cooking, slice the polenta into 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.
To serve, place the polenta slices on serving dish. Top with chicken; spoon sauce on top.
Nutrition note: Nutrition calculation based on skinless thighs.
Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 399
Calories from Fat 181 (45%)
% Daily Value*
31%Total Fat 20g
22%Saturated Fat 4.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 9.3g
33%Cholesterol 99mg
53%Sodium 1274mg
22%Potassium 768mg
8%Total Carbohydrate 24g
15%Dietary Fiber 3.7g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
61%Protein 31g
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