Creamed chicken with corn and bacon is a classic comfort food dish that is sure to please the whole family. It features tender pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy sauce, combined with sweet corn and savory bacon. Served over a bed of creamy polenta, this dish is a delightful combination of textures and flavors. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and the perfect balance of sweet and savory ingredients, it's a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner.
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CREAMED CHICKEN WITH CORN AND BACON OVER POLENTA
Steps:
- Cook bacon and chicken: Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels, then pour off all but about 1 1/2 tablespoons fat from skillet.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Add to skillet with bacon fat and cook over moderately high heat, turning several times, until nicely crusted and just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cool. Tear chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Prepare corn and sauce while chicken is cooking: Gently simmer corn and milk in a heavy saucepan until corn is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Pour through a sieve into a bowl and reserve corn and milk separately.
- Melt butter in same saucepan over moderately low heat. Add flour and cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in cream, then reserved warm milk, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, whisking, then simmer, whisking, 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chicken, and corn. Keep warm, covered, over very low heat.
- Make polenta: Bring water with salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta and cook over moderately high heat, whisking, 5 minutes. Stir in cheeses.
- Divide polenta among 6 shallow bowls. Stir basil into chicken mixture and spoon over polenta. Sprinkle with bacon.
CREAMY CORN POLENTA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring the broth, 2 1/2 cups water, butter and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy, large saucepan over high heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta. Continue to whisk until the polenta begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the polenta is very thick and tender, stirring often with a flat-bottom spoon or heatproof rubber spatula to prevent sticking or burning, about 20 minutes. Blend the corn in a mini processor until a coarse puree forms. Stir the corn puree into the polenta. Season with more salt if desired.
CREAMY CORN POLENTA
Steps:
- In a large pot add milk and cream along with thyme and garlic. Bring to a simmer then shut off the heat to let the milk and cream steep. Let it steep for at least 30 minutes. Once steeped, strain the milk mixture and discard the thyme and garlic. Bring the milk and cream mixture back up to a simmer and gradually pour in the cornmeal in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly. Once the milk is completely absorbed, lower the heat and set a timer for 20 minutes. Continue cooking, whisking often, until the timer goes off, add chicken stock if the mixture is too thick (it should be like creamy mashed potatoes). Once the timer goes off the polenta should be thick and smooth. Finish with butter, grated Parmigiano and salt and pepper.
GRILLED MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH FRESH CORN POLENTA
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Chicken Mustard Low Cal High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Cornmeal Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For chicken:
- Whisk onions, mustard, lemon juice, and garlic in medium bowl to blend. Using fingertips and leaving 1 side still attached, loosen skin on each chicken thigh. Lift skin flap on each and fold back. Spoon half of mustard seasoning atop thighs, dividing equally; spread to cover meat. Fold skin flap over to enclose seasoning and secure skin with metal pin. Sprinkle thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Turn thighs, skin side up, and spread remaining mustard seasoning over skin. Transfer to small baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Chicken can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Preheat oven to 250°F. Brush grill rack generously with olive oil grill chicken until golden brown and cooked through, turning chicken occasionally and moving to cooler spot on grill if browning too quickly, 40 to 50 minutes. Transfer grilled chicken to another baking sheet; keep warm in oven while preparing polenta.
- For polenta:
- Bring 5 cups water to boil in heavy large saucepan over high heat. Gradually whisk in polenta, then 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt and sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until polenta is tender, thick, and creamy, whisking often and adjusting heat to maintain gentle simmer, 25 to 30 minutes. Add corn kernels and cook, stirring constantly, until corn is tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in mascarpone cheese. Season polenta to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon polenta onto each of 6 plates. Top with grilled chicken and serve.
CREAMY CHICKEN WITH BACON AND CORN
Provided by Martha Stewart
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown chicken until golden. Transfer to a plate; discard fat. Add bacon; cook until crisp. Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add onion, garlic, and couscous; cook until couscous is golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add milk and thyme sprigs; bring to a simmer. Add chicken, skin side up. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in corn and thyme leaves; cover and cook until liquid has almost evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Divide couscous and corn among 4 bowls. Top with chicken and arugula. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle with lemon juice and oil.
CREAMED CHICKEN WITH CORN AND BACON OVER POLENTA
Warm, filling and comforting ... and a good way to use some leftover chicken if you happen to have some.
Provided by Pinay0618
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook bacon and chicken: Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels, then pour off all but about 1 1/2 tablespoons fat from skillet.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Add to skillet with bacon fat and cook over moderately high heat, turning several times, until nicely crusted and just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cool. Tear chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Prepare corn and sauce while chicken is cooking: Gently simmer corn and milk in a heavy saucepan until corn is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Pour through a sieve into a bowl and reserve corn and milk separately.
- Melt butter in same saucepan over moderately low heat. Add flour and cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in cream, then reserved warm milk, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, whisking, then simmer, whisking, 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chicken, and corn. Keep warm, covered, over very low heat.
- Make polenta: Bring water with salt to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta and cook over moderately high heat, whisking, 5 minutes. Stir in cheeses.
- Divide polenta among 6 shallow bowls. Stir basil into chicken mixture and spoon over polenta. Sprinkle with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.9, Fat 44.1, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 188.9, Sodium 1658, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 34.5
FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL CHICKEN OVER SUPER CREAMY POLENTA
Make and share this Fresh Tomato and Basil Chicken over Super Creamy Polenta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring 3 cups chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan.
- While the stock is coming to a boil; heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat with the olive oil.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; add chicken to the hot skillet and cook 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned.
- Scoot the chicken over to the edges of the skillet, then add in the onions and garlic; continuing to cook for 3 more minutes.
- Add the remaining cup of chicken broth and cook 3-4 minutes or until reduced by half.
- While the sauce is reducing, whisk the quick-cooking polenta into the boiling broth in the saucepan until it masses; stir in the mascarpone cheese and Parmigiano and season with salt and pepper; you want the polenta to be slightly loose; if it gets too tight, stir in some more broth to loosen it up a little.
- To finish the chicken, add in the yellow and red grape tomatoes, stir to combine and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes or until the tomatoes are heated through and starting to burst.
- Add in the basil and toss with the chicken and tomatoes.
- Serve the polenta in shallow bowls and top with the fresh tomato and basil chicken.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard for a tangy twist.
- If you don't have cooked chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken instead.
- To make the polenta creamier, add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil.
- If you don't have polenta, you can use mashed potatoes or rice instead.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color.
- Serve the Creamed Chicken with Corn and Bacon over Polenta with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad.
Conclusion:
This Creamed Chicken with Corn and Bacon over Polenta is a delicious and easy comfort food recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The creamy sauce, sweet corn, and savory bacon are a perfect combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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