Italian Herb Chicken & Creamy Polenta
with Zucchini
- Milk
Creamy pre-cooked polenta warms up in a flash to create a flavorful bed for juicy herbed chicken breasts and sautéed zucchini in this speedy, weeknight-friendly meal. You’ll swirl in cream cheese, sour cream, and butter into the polenta for a luxuriously rich and creamy texture. And boom! A memorable meal is on the table in no time at all.
Ingredients
10 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
1 unit
Zucchini
8.8 ounce
Precooked Polenta
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
2 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels and season all over with half the Italian Seasoning (all for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board. Wipe out pan.
• While chicken cooks, wash and dry produce. • Trim and halve zucchini lengthwise; slice into 1⁄2-inch- thick half-moons. • Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes (7-10 minutes for 4 servings).
• Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine polenta and 1/3 cup water (2/3 cup for 4 servings) over medium heat. Mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth, 30-60 seconds (remaining lumps will be broken up when whisking). • Whisk in cream cheese, sour cream, stock concentrate, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4); simmer until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: If polenta seems too thick, stir in a splash of water.
• Slice chicken crosswise. • Divide polenta between bowls and top with chicken and zucchini. Serve.
Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the creamy polenta, finding it delicious with the herbed chicken; some wanted more seasoning overall 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Customers found this meal quick, easy to make, and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Suggestions: Consider adding Parmesan, lemon, or extra herbs to boost flavor; sautéing onions or garlic with the zucchini enhances the dish.
- Portions: Some felt the zucchini portion was too small for two people; a few wished for more polenta or chicken.
- Texture: While most enjoyed the creamy polenta, a few found it lumpy; cutting it into smaller pieces before mashing helps.
