Best Chicken Rustica Over Polenta Recipes

CREAMY PARMESAN POLENTA

Creamy Parmesan Polenta image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

Place the chicken stock in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and cook over medium-high heat until the stock comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and very slowly whisk in the cornmeal, whisking constantly to make sure there are no lumps. Switch to a wooden spoon, add the salt and pepper, and simmer, stirring almost constantly, for 10 minutes, until thick. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan thoroughly while you're stirring. Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan, creme fraiche, and butter. Taste for seasonings and serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.

CHICKEN UNDER A BRICK WITH POLENTA

Chicken Under a Brick with Polenta image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 cups baby arugula (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

Invert a large cast-iron skillet and wrap the bottom with foil; set aside. Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and top with the foil-wrapped skillet. Cook until browned on the bottom, 6 to 8 minutes, then flip. Carefully rewrap the skillet with a clean sheet of foil; top the chicken with the skillet. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 7 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Meanwhile, pour the wine into the same nonstick skillet and simmer over medium heat until reduced by three-quarters, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and simmer until reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 3 more minutes.
Bring 4 cups salted water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the polenta. Cook, whisking, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss the arugula with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Divide the polenta among plates. Top with the chicken, pan sauce and arugula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 180 milligrams, Sodium 610 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 1 grams

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