CHICKEN-AND-POLENTA PUTTANESCA MELTS

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In this quick and easy weeknight dinner, the famously punchy puttanesca sauce is poured over tender slices of precooked polenta and thin chicken cutlets. Topped with creamy mozzarella, the result is a hearty dinner with plenty of zippy sauce to keep every bite interesting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices (each 1/2 inch thick) precooked polenta, such as San Gennaro (about 12 ounces total)
1 pound chicken cutlets (4 large pieces, each 1/2 inch thick)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup mixed pitted olives, halved
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 2 to 3 cloves)
1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought marinara sauce
3 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, such as Polly-O
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heating element. Season polenta and chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high; swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add polenta and cook, flipping once, until golden and crisp on edges, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add chicken to skillet; cook until browned on edges and cooked through, about 2 minutes a side. Transfer to plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil, olives, capers, and garlic to skillet; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  • Stir marinara into skillet; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; nestle in chicken and polenta, shingling them and spooning some sauce over top. Sprinkle with cheese; broil until bubbly, 4 to 5 minutes. Top with parsley; serve.

john Turton
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the dish is delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Slimkid Raj
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. The puttanesca sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Rita Zamarripa
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Tahir Anwar
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The polenta was the perfect accompaniment to the chicken and the puttanesca sauce was delicious.


L McBayne
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. The puttanesca sauce added a nice touch of spice.


Ashlie Petersen
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal for a weeknight dinner.


Kushal Mondol
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I'm not a fan of puttanesca sauce, but this dish was still very good. The chicken and polenta were cooked perfectly.


the emanmister
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and tender, the polenta was creamy and flavorful, and the puttanesca sauce was delicious.


Shahp Ahamd
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Rachel Calajate
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and this recipe didn't disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the polenta was a great accompaniment.


Luciana Nicolao
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Thandeka Msimango
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I especially liked the combination of the chicken and polenta.


Rabbi Rabbiali
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I'm not a huge fan of polenta, but this dish changed my mind. The polenta was cooked perfectly and had a great texture. The chicken and puttanesca sauce were also delicious.


Cheryl Tymchak
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. The puttanesca sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a delicious and tangy flavor.