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    Watch What U Eat > Chicken > Polenta with Mushrooms and Chicken

    Polenta with Mushrooms and Chicken

    Published: Apr 29, 2016 · Modified: Apr 26, 2022 by Watch What U Eat · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    Creamy polenta with mushrooms and chicken-- gluten free recipe that is healthy and ready in about 30 mins.

    This polenta with mushrooms dish takes only 30 min to prepare. Serve pan-grilled chicken and mushrooms on a bed of creamy polenta to enjoy this dish for lunch and dinner. It is healthy and gluten-free and is a great option for those who are gluten intolerant.

    Creamy polenta topped with roasted chicken and mushrooms. Gluten free and healthy

    Only recently, we have started exploring this healthy grain option. I never had polenta before until I tried this baked polenta recipe that I shared with you a couple of months back. And needless to say, we really love it. That’s why I am here to share with you yet another polenta recipe using my favorite veggie. Yes, it’s mushroom.

    I guess I’ve told you before that I am a big fan of mushrooms. And poor Tushar also started liking it because I always keep trying different recipes using mushrooms.

    Roasted chicken and mushroom polenta--an easy 30 min recipe. Healthy and gluten free

    Polenta with Mushrooms and Chicken

    Making this polenta with mushrooms and chicken is very simple and easy. I used instant polenta that took only 5 min to cook once poured in boiling water.  I paired this creamy polenta with sautéed mushrooms and grape tomatoes in garlic and paprika, topped with pan-roasted, boneless chicken thighs. You can also use chicken breast if you prefer. We really enjoyed this dish…it is

    • creamy
    • filling
    • tasty 
    • healthy
    • under 30 min

    Roasted chicken and mushrooms with polenta--an easy 30 min recipe. Healthy and gluten free

    How this polenta and chicken is healthy?

    This polenta with mushrooms is prepared using healthy ingredients such as

    • Polenta – is healthy whole grain and is considered good carbs. It is gluten-free and also a good source of vitamin C
    • Mushrooms – are a great source of vitamin B 
    • Skinless chicken – is lean meat and when used without skin, it reduces its fat content and cholesterol to some extent.

    Roasted chicken and mushroom polenta--an easy 30 min recipe. Healthy and gluten free
    Roasted chicken and mushroom polenta--an easy 30 min recipe. Healthy and gluten free

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    Roasted chicken and mushroom polenta--an easy 30 min recipe. Healthy and gluten free
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    5 from 2 votes

    Polenta with Mushrooms and Chicken

    Creamy polenta with mushrooms and chicken– gluten free recipe that is healthy and ready in about 30 mins.
    Course: Lunch or Dinner
    Cuisine: International,Italian Inspired
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings :4
    Calories :330kcal
    Author:Swati Kadam Gulati

    Equipment

    • Sharp Knife (10% Code: WATCHWHATUEAT)

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup instant polenta raw
    • 4 cups water
    • 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken thigh or breast (preferably organic)
    • 2-3 cup mushrooms sliced
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes
    • 1 onion  sliced
    • 1 tbs cooking oil
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • salt and pepper
    • 1-2 garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl add chicken, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Rub the spice to coat chicken evenly
    • Heat oil in an iron skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and cook it for 5 min. Then flip it over and cook for another 5 min. Once done remove chicken from the pan and put aside.
    • In the same pan add sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Stir it for 2-3 min. Then add onions, tomato, cayenne pepper and paprika and, cook further for 6-7 min. Once done turn off the heat and return chicken to the pan. Garnish with parsley.
    • Meanwhile cook polenta in a separate pan according to package instructions.
    • Serve sautéed mushroom and chicken on the bed of creamy polenta.

    Notes

    • Serve polenta when it is still warm to enjoy its creamy texture. Polenta tends to tighten up on complete cooling.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcal
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    1. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

      May 13, 2016 at 1:40 am

      Congratulations…your post has been featured in this weeks Friday Favorites Linky Party!!
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      Be sure to share via your social media….and thanks for linking up.

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    2. Ashley says

      May 09, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      This looks like an amazing dish! I haven’t had polenta that many times, but I always enjoy it when I do. I’ll have to try this meal out soon! Thanks so much for linking up with us in the Best of the Blogosphere Link-up! We hope you’ll join us again today 🙂

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    3. Joy @ Joy Love Food says

      May 07, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      I’m a big fan of polenta and mushrooms too, this dish sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!

      Reply
    4. Karly says

      May 07, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      This looks fantastic! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

      Reply
    5. Debbie Kitterman says

      May 03, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      I like that this recipe is only 30 minutes to make and sounds delicious and looks yummy too.. although polenta is not my favorite, my husband does like it … your neighbor at #Titus2Tuesday

      Reply
    6. Mindy White says

      May 03, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      This looks so delicious. I have been wanting to try polenta and this may be my chance.

      Reply
    7. Caren Hope says

      May 02, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      this is good. I’m going to try this since I’m advocating eating healthier wholefoods, so gluten-free is a much welcome dish. and it sounds easy to prepare. thanks for sharing this recipe, Swati and Tushar.

      Reply
    8. Karen P says

      May 02, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      Looks very delicious. I may give this a try for a dinner with friends.

      Reply
    9. Aditi says

      May 02, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      Nice one.. Will try out soon

      Reply
    10. Vivi says

      April 29, 2016 at 5:30 pm

      Polenta is sooo hard to cook right! I live in Italy and I have only liked it maybe twice, so I wonder how good i would be at cooking it because this looks delicious. Would have to forgo the chicken though since I’m a vegetarian

      Reply
    11. Chaza says

      April 29, 2016 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      This look so delicious. 30 mins sounds great too. I am going to try this on one of the days. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

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    12. Carrie says

      April 29, 2016 at 11:17 am

      Polenta is one of my favourites! This looks and sounds amazing and your pictures are really great!

      Reply

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