Mediterranean Chicken With Plum Tomatoes and Polenta

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

Step: 1

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.

Step: 2

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.

Step: 3

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.

Step: 4

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.

Step: 5

Add parsley to chicken mixture and plate with polenta.

Per Serving: 350 calories; protein 29g; carbohydrates 27g; fat 13.6g; cholesterol 72.6mg; sodium 903.2mg.

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