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Crispy Chicken with Creamy Polenta

An easy yet elegant meal, this Crispy Chicken with Creamy Polenta combines golden, saltine-crusted chicken with a rich, velvety polenta made from heavy cream and sour cream. Ready in 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknights or special occasions when you want a comforting, flavorful dish with minimal effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup crushed saltine crackers
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large egg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Polenta

  • 1 tube cooked polenta
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Place saltine crackers in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they resemble coarse crumbs.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • In three shallow bowls, set up a breading station with flour in the first bowl, beaten egg in the second, and crushed saltines in the third. You can always skip the flour and just do egg and breading.
  • Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg, and coat in the saltine crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts.
  • Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and let rest.
  • Remove the polenta from the tubing and cut into pieces then crush it into small bits. You can use your hands or throw quickly in a food processor.
  • In a sauce pan on medium heat, add in some oil then your crumbled already cooked polenta.
  • Once it gets hot, stir in some butter and heavy cream
  • Once combined, add in your sour cream and let it become a little saucy and smooth.
  • Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the creamy polenta onto two plates.
  • Place a crispy chicken breast on top of each plate of polenta, garnishing with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan if desired. Or, any greens/salad for some nutrients and color!
  • Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious balance of crispy and creamy textures!

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