Chicken Braised with Mushrooms and Polenta
The combination of tender chicken, savoury mushrooms, and creamy polenta creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavours. The dish is hearty and satisfying, with the polenta providing a mild and creamy backdrop to the rich, savoury notes of the chicken and mushrooms. It's a perfect meal for cooler weather, offering warmth and comfort with every bite.
The dish boasts a harmonious balance of flavours: the rich and savoury taste of braised chicken, the earthy depth of mushrooms, and the comforting, mild creaminess of the polenta. The sauce, imbued with herbs and aromatics, ties all the components together, creating a cohesive and indulgent dining experience.
This dish embodies rustic, comforting elegance, making it a perfect choice for a hearty dinner, especially during colder months.
- 400 g Chicken fillet (cubbed)
- 250 g Mushrooms (sliced)
- 100 g polenta
- 1/2 White onion (finelly chopped)
- 1 Chilli pepper (finelly chopped)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Preheat the pan with olive oil and cook mushrooms for about 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Remove mushrooms from the pan and add 1 tbsp butter, onion and chilli pepper, cook them for 2-3 minutes.
Then add chicken and cook it for 3-5 minutes, constantly stirring.
Next add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook together for 1-2 minutes.
Cook your polenta according to a package. Usually, it is 1:3, polenta to salted boiling water. Cook for 5-15 minutes, then add the rest of the butter and it is ready.
Serve chicken with mushrooms on top of the polenta and add some dry chilli pepper flakes on top.
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 629.57kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.76g40%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.69g14%
- Protein 56.29g113%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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