Contact Us: Email | 24/7 Customer Service 1-800-381-0759
Over 10 million orders shipped since 1994
One Price Shipping, $4.99*  Money Back Guarantee
ScienceHealthnotes

Chicken and Polenta

Healthnotes Index:
Search Healthnotes:

Chicken and Polenta

Recipe Image

Make it a Meal

Add these dishes to make a full meal:

Fresh Baby Spinach with Wild Mushrooms

Best Rice Pilaf

Vanilla Yogurt Panna Cotta

Wine Pairings

Preparation facts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

8 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless or bone-in, skin on

2 Tbs olive oil

2 1/2 cups tomato sauce

1 14 oz bag sliced sweet peppers, frozen

1/2 cup black olives, pitted and chopped

1/2 cup water

1 tube (1 lb) prepared polenta

Directions

In a large deep skillet over high heat, warm olive oil. Add the chicken thighs and saute for 5 minutes; turn and sauté 5 more minutes until very brown. Stir into same skillet the tomato sauce, the peppers, olives and water. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 18 minutes, until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.

While the chicken is cooking, slice the polenta into inch thick rounds. Warm a large, non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the polenta slices on the skillet or griddle; cook 7 minutes on each side.

To serve, place the polenta slices on serving dish. Top with chicken; spoon sauce on top.

Nutrition note: Nutrition calculation based on skinless thighs.

Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 399
Calories from Fat 181 (45%)
% Daily Value*
31%Total Fat 20g
22%Saturated Fat 4.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 9.3g
33%Cholesterol 99mg
53%Sodium 1274mg
22%Potassium 768mg
8%Total Carbohydrate 24g
15%Dietary Fiber 3.7g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
61%Protein 31g
* 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.



*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.

You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
1-800-381-0759
HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime. 5 Star Guarantee Inc. 500 Award Winner & Hall of Fame Member Internet Retailer Top 500 E-Retailer
Copyright © 2009 Vitacost.com. All rights reserved • Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
The products and the claims made about specific products on or through this site have not been evaluated by Vitacost.com or the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
Prices and promotions are subject to change without notice.
sea3