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Chicken with Cherry Tomato Pan Sauce on Fresh Corn and Basil Polenta

[heart_this] · Sep 5, 2011 · 25 Comments

Chicken with Tomato Pan Sauce

Pan seared chicken served under a tasty sauteed tomato sauce with hints of balsamic vinegar and a bunch of fresh herbs.

These days the farmers market has been absolutely packed with fresh local produce! There is so much selection that it is often difficult to choose just what to get. When I came across this recipe for chicken with tomato herb pan sauce on Pink Parsley it seemed like the perfect way to celebrate summer by incorporating so many of those fresh in season ingredients! Right now the tomatoes are at their best and I hardly needed an excuse to make a dish that includes them and when you lure me in with a simple pan sauce that is as tasty sounding as this one is, I did not stand a chance and I just had to make it. In addition amazing sounding chicken in tomato pan sauce I also really liked that it was served on polenta made with fresh corn and basil bring even more fresh ingredients to the table!

Chicken with Tomato Pan Sauce

Chicken with Tomato Pan Sauce

Chicken with Tomato Pan Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 2

Pan seared chicken served under a tasty sauteed tomato sauce with hints of balsamic vinegar and a bunch of fresh herbs.

ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
directions
  1. Mix the butter, garlic, oregano and paprika.
  2. Pat the chicken dry, season it with salt and pepper and dust it with the flour.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter into the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken and sautee until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side and set aside.
  5. Add the tomatoes and cook while stirring until they start to char and burst open, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the remaining butter and the balsamic vinegar.
  7. Crush the tomatoes and deglaze the pan using a wooden spoon.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the basil, oregano and parsley.
  9. Slice the chicken, mix any juices into the tomato sauce and serve with the sauce spooned over the chicken.
Fresh Corn and Basil Polenta

Fresh Corn and Basil Polenta

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2

Creamy smooth polenta with juicy corn kernels and fresh basil.

ingredients
  • 4 cups water or broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup polenta
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil
  • 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
  • 3/4 cup corn, about 1 ear or corn
  • 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
directions
  1. Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large sauce pan.
  2. Slowly whisk in the polenta.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in the butter, parmigiano reggiano, corn and basil.
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Comments

  1. Simona says

    September 6, 2011 at 11:15 am

    it looks delicious endeed

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  2. manu says

    September 6, 2011 at 11:35 am

    I love polenta it's so yummy.
    My favourute is polanta&cheese gorgonzola most of all)
    Have a nice day

    Reply
  3. Bev Weidner says

    September 6, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    That. Looks. So. Good. Dude!

    Reply
  4. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    September 6, 2011 at 12:57 pm

    Oh, that dish is absolutely beautiful! What wonderful flavors.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  5. Gloria says

    September 6, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Look delicious Kevin! I love polenta

    Reply
  6. Mal says

    September 6, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    I love polenta, this looks so good!

    http://chicgeekery.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  7. Velva says

    September 6, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Very nice. The flavors really pop.

    Cheers.
    Velva

    Reply
  8. Danielle says

    September 6, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    I made this last week too! I loved the pan sauce, as did my non-tomato-loving husband. I used grits instead of polenta and wasn't that wowed by them. Next time I'll have to see if the polenta makes it better.

    Reply
  9. decocinasytacones says

    September 6, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Great recipe, I love polenta!.
    Thaks for sharing.Hi from Spain
    Marialuisa

    Reply
  10. bellini says

    September 6, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    Love all of the fresh ingredients and everything about this dish Kevin.

    Reply
  11. kellypea says

    September 6, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    I've never thought of putting corn in polenta and know I'd love it. Great flavors in this, and you're right — perfect for all the late summer produce. I'd love to try this!

    Reply
  12. Tres Delicious says

    September 6, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    Looks delicious, I'd die to have this. love the photo.

    Reply
  13. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    September 6, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    This has been on my list of things to make too since I saw it on Pink Parsley, love it!

    Reply
  14. Jette says

    September 6, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    I've always been wary of polenta, however this recipe has motivated me to finally try it…bravo!

    Reply
  15. BistroBess says

    September 7, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    I absolutely love polenta…this looks good!

    Reply
  16. Hiyam says

    September 9, 2011 at 1:51 am

    Does the corn go in raw?

    Reply
  17. Uforic Food says

    September 9, 2011 at 7:37 am

    I have been wanting to make polenta for ages now – this recipe has inspired me to finally do it. Look delish!

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  18. Kevin says

    September 9, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Hiyam: The corn goes in raw and it cooks when the pie is baked. There would be nothing wrong with giving it a quick sauté in some bacon grease first however. 🙂

    Reply
  19. Chris says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    Mmmmm chicken and grits! (ha ha, I know it's polenta but it's almost the same as thick stone ground grits.)

    Nice pan sauce, that is the one thing I miss out on from grilling so much.

    Reply
  20. karen says

    September 12, 2011 at 11:32 pm

    Why, oh why haven't I thought about adding fresh corn to polenta? What a great idea! And the tomatoes and chicken look absolutely divine.

    Reply
  21. My Greenbrae Cottage says

    September 12, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    Wow, this LOOKS amazing! Excited to try.

    Reply
  22. JIZZLE says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:04 am

    I've been seeing this recipe everywhere and finally decided to make it. HOLY TOMATO. The sauce was so good! And the best part is that everything was so easy to make. The hardest part was just waiting for everything to be cooked. Thanks for the great recipe! I too have a closet kitchen and teenie tiny over and stove so I appreciate what you do here 🙂

    Reply
  23. Nora @ Natural Noshing says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    This sounds and looks amazing!!! I love polenta with fresh corn, the chicken and pan sauce would be the perfect compliment!

    Reply
  24. Richard says

    October 18, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Mate! You have to get that dish onto mydish.co.uk. They are crying out for chicken recipes like that. If you don't I will 😉

    Reply
  25. Anonymous says

    September 15, 2012 at 1:07 am

    Third time doing this recipe I love it, thanks for your recipes really easy and delish!

    Reply

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