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Polenta Cacciatore Casserole

Related recipes: Main Dishes, Dairy-Free, Low-Calorie , Low-Sugar

From: California Olive Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 4

Cook Time: 60 min.

The addition of polenta turns traditional chicken cacciatore into a simple and delicious casserole.

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat, cut into 2-inch chunks
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 oz.) yellow onion, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 (8 oz.) green and red bell peppers, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup sliced olives
2 Tbs tomato paste
1 cup polenta

Directions

Heat oil in a large high-sided saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned. Add onions, peppers and mushrooms into pan and cook over medium heat for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken stock, olives and tomato paste, and bring to a boil.
Turn heat down to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Whisk in polenta, pour into a 9-inch by 9-inch square baker and bake in a 400F oven for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 397

Calories from Fat 112 (28%)

(19%)Total Fat 12g

(11%)Saturated Fat 2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

(48%)Cholesterol 145mg

(35%)Sodium 844mg

(33%)Potassium 1170mg

Total Carbohydrate 16g

(11%)Dietary Fiber 3g

Sugars 2g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(107%)Protein 54g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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	Search Content Polenta Cacciatore Casserole Related recipes: Main Dishes, Dairy-Free, Low-Calorie , Low-Sugar From: California Olive Board Quick Facts Servings: 4 Cook Time: 60 min. The addition of polenta turns traditional chicken cacciatore into a simple and delicious casserole. Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat, cut into 2-inch chunks Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste 1 (8 oz.) yellow onion, sliced into 1/4-inch strips 1 (8 oz.) green and red bell peppers, sliced into 1/4-inch strips 1 cup sliced mushrooms 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 cup sliced olives 2 Tbs tomato paste 1 cup polenta Directions Heat oil in a large high-sided saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned. Add onions, peppers and mushrooms into pan and cook over medium heat for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken stock, olives and tomato paste, and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Whisk in polenta, pour into a 9-inch by 9-inch square baker and bake in a 400F oven for 30 minutes. Serve hot. Nutrition Facts Calories 397 Calories from Fat 112 (28%) (19%)Total Fat 12g (11%)Saturated Fat 2g Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g (48%)Cholesterol 145mg (35%)Sodium 844mg (33%)Potassium 1170mg Total Carbohydrate 16g (11%)Dietary Fiber 3g Sugars 2g Sugar Alcohols 0g (107%)Protein 54g * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods. Copyright 2013 Aisle7. All rights reserved. Aisle7.com Read our healthy recipe definitions. Learn more about Aisle7, the company. Learn more about the authors of Aisle7 products. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US-registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2014.