MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH PLUM TOMATOES AND POLENTA

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Creamy Parmesan polenta accents flavorful Mediterranean chicken in this hearty dish. Plum tomatoes, garlic, chickpeas, and olives round out the flavors.

Provided by KrissyHipp30

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Polenta Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 cup water
4 plum tomatoes - cored, seeded, and chopped
2 tablespoons pitted and chopped Kalamata olives
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
4 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup yellow cornmeal
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium-low and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add garlic and cook until soft, about 30 seconds. Add chickpeas and 1 cup water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook until reduced by 1/2, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes to the simmering skillet and cook until soft and starting to fall apart, 4 to 5 minutes. Add olives, vinegar, and browned chicken and toss until heated through and chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring water, salt, and pepper for polenta to a boil over high heat. Add cornmeal slowly while whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking frequently, until thickened, 10 to 13 minutes. Remove from heat; add Parmesan cheese and butter and stir until smooth.
  • Add parsley to chicken mixture and plate with polenta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 903.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Iqra Waqas
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This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the polenta was bland.


Md Zohirul
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I'm not a fan of polenta, but the chicken was delicious.


Anarud Mahato
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This dish was just okay. I've had better Mediterranean chicken before.


belay mulay
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think there are easier ways to make Mediterranean chicken.


Brix Batiancila
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The chicken was a little dry, but the polenta was delicious.


Julian Gonzalez
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This dish was a little too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some more spices.


Laxmi Roy
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the polenta was creamy and delicious.


MursNem Phoreva
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the polenta is creamy and flavorful.


Abul- Hossen
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This is my go-to recipe for Mediterranean chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Motiar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Puzan Thapa
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This dish was easy to make and tasted great. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the polenta was creamy and delicious.


Racheal Omowunmi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the polenta was creamy and flavorful.


Hina Faisal
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the polenta was creamy and delicious. I loved the combination of flavors.


Babul akon
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so moist and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rodney Louis Porlaris
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This Mediterranean chicken dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the plum tomatoes and polenta were a delicious combination.