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chicken polenta skillet in an ovenproof casserole

Chicken Polenta Skillet

sherisilver
If you're tired of the same-old-same-old chicken dinners, say hello to chicken polenta skillet - you're gonna love it!
4.67 from 6 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 323 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tube pre-cooked polenta, 12 – 16 ounces, thickly sliced and patted dry
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 pound boneless chicken cutlets or breasts, butterflied if thick
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella
  • parsley leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees; line a baking sheet with foil. Lightly spray both sides of the polenta slices with the non-stick cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Place on your baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Raise the oven temperature to broil and cook till golden brown and crispy, watching to make sure the slices don’t burn. Remove from oven (don’t turn the oven off).
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook, flipping once, till cooked through and golden brown, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to the baking sheet with the polenta.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet along with the tomatoes and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the marinara and bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat and layer the chicken and polenta into the sauce, spooning some of it over as well. Top with the cheese and broil till browned and bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 33gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 758mgPotassium: 981mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1202IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 2mg
Keywords chicken, gluten free, polenta, tomatoes
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