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18) Caprese Chicken and Polenta Bake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 1 cup quick-cook polenta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella about 8 oz
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brown chicken in olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side; season, then set aside.
  2. Bring broth to a boil, whisk in polenta, cook 2-3 minutes until thick; stir in Parmesan and half the mozzarella.
  3. Spread polenta in a greased 9x13 pan, top with chicken, then tomatoes and remaining mozzarella.
  4. Bake 15-18 minutes until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165°F. Sprinkle basil before serving.