Best 4 Chicken Cacciatore With Polenta Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta, a hearty and flavorful dish that embodies the rustic charm of Italian cuisine. Succulent chicken pieces are lovingly browned and then simmered in a rich and aromatic tomato sauce, infused with a medley of herbs and spices that dance on your palate. Perfectly cooked polenta, a creamy and comforting cornmeal dish, serves as the perfect accompaniment, soaking up the delectable sauce and adding a delightful textural contrast. This culinary masterpiece is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings with its explosion of flavors and textures. Additional tantalizing recipes await you within this article, including a delightful Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms, a vegetarian-friendly Mushroom Cacciatore, and a creamy Polenta with Sausage and Kale. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the diverse culinary delights that await you.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH CREAMY POLENTA



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Classically Italian and wholly comforting, this rustic chicken, tomato and vegetables braise feels special enough to serve at a dinner party without being fussy or complicated. Even the creamy polenta is easy-promise.

Provided by Tablespoon Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup dry white wine
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Place flour in shallow dish; coat both sides of chicken in flour.
  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken to plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook about 6 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add white wine; cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half. Stir in tomatoes, broth and rosemary. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Add chicken breasts; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
  • Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, heat broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt just to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; very slowly beat in cornmeal with whisk. Continue to beat constantly 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture thickens. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 minutes, stirring once after 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese, whipping cream and 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Serve chicken and sauce over polenta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 5 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2350 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH POLENTA



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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

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.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE AND POLENTA



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Italian chicken recipe that's not too much tomato--absolutely wonderful. Recipe originally from a pressure cooker recipe but can be used otherwise. (Just cook longer and add more broth).

Provided by Stefanie

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup white wine
14 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 large onion, minced
1 -3 garlic clove (depending on how much you like garlic)
1 bunch fresh basil
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

  • In cooker, heat olive oil then chicken, brown for approximately 5 minutes, then add rest of ingredients. Close the lid and bring to pressure, lower heat and cook for the suggested time. My pressure cooker says on position 1, 21 minutes. On position 2, 12 minutes. Release the pressure and remove the lid.
  • If you are not using a pressure cooker then simmer for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours. (Watch your amount of fluids and add broth as needed).
  • Serve over polenta (follow the directions on the polenta package). Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.7, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 495.8, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 9.4, Protein 53

CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH POLENTA



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Provided by The Daring Gourmet, www.daringgourmet.com

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbs olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 medium orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
10 oz fresh cremini or white button mushrooms, brushed clean
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 cup hearty red wine
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 tsp ground dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup non-instant polenta (coarse cornmeal), cooked (See https://www.daringgourmet.com/2013/02/18/polenta-lasagna/ for directions on how to prepare polenta, only change quantity to 1 cup coarse cornmeal and 3 cups chicken broth.)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces, four at a time to avoid over-crowding - and fry until both sides are browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining chicken and transfer to a plate.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the mushrooms and garlic and saute another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender. Add the dried herbs and red pepper flakes.
  • Add the red wine and bring it to a boil over heat heat until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and ground porcini mushrooms. Stir to combine and return to a boil. Return the chicken to the Dutch oven and cover. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, showing no signs of pink when cut into near the bone.
  • Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Return the sauce to a boil over high heat and cook until it has thickened a little, 3-5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dish out the polenta onto four plates, arrange two pieces of chicken on top of each serving of polenta, and spoon the sauce and vegetables over the chicken and polenta. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your chicken cacciatore taste its best. Look for free-range chicken, ripe tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
  • Brown the chicken before adding it to the sauce: Browning the chicken gives it a nice caramelized flavor that adds depth to the dish. Be sure to brown the chicken in batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pan and steam.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you add to your chicken cacciatore, the more flavorful it will be. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. If you're short on time, you can simmer the sauce for less time, but the flavor won't be as good.
  • Serve with polenta or pasta: Chicken cacciatore is traditionally served with polenta or pasta. Both options are delicious, so choose the one that you prefer.

Conclusion:

Chicken cacciatore is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple tips, you can make a chicken cacciatore that's sure to impress your family and friends.

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