Braised Chicken with Mushrooms and Oven-Baked Polenta

Name: Braised Chicken with Mushrooms and Oven-Baked Polenta
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound white mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced 1/2 inch thick; 4 garlic cloves, halved; 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional); 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish; Oven-Baked Polenta (recipe below); 3/4 cup cornmeal; Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon fresh marjoram (or 1/4 teaspoon dried); (serves 4)

December 14, 2011

Browning the chicken seals in the juices and keeps the inside moist and flavorful. This recipe can be made with pork cutlets instead of chicken. For an earthier flavor, substitute shiitake, cremini, or wild mushrooms for the white mushrooms.

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