Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into chunks
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika or smoked paprika
- 1/2 pound Spanish chorizo, sliced
- 1 large onion, quartered then thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup white or red Rioja wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, lightly drained
- 1/2 cup sliced piquillo peppers, or chopped pimientos
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup grated Manchego cheese
Directions
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a cast iron skillet or large pan over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, to taste, and the paprika. Brown the chicken for a couple minutes on each side, then add the chorizo and brown for a couple minutes. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in the wine to deglaze the pan, then add the tomatoes, peppers and parsley. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
In a medium pot, bring the stock to a boil over high heat. Slowly add the polenta and whisk until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the butter and cheese, then spoon the polenta into shallow bowls and make a well in the center. Fill the polenta-lined bowls with the stew and serve.
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By robgn3_11351481
Santa Rosa, CA
on October 28, 2012
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This was so good, I actually wanted to post about it. I've never done this for any recipe. My partner, a chef, raved about the flavors and how simple but delicious this meal was.
By lebpowers
Orlando, FL
on January 12, 2011
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The flavors are great. I think it could easily feed 6. If you're not crazy about parsley you could back off a bit on the amount. Hearty and satisfying for sure!
By Gmelle
virginia
on December 12, 2010
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This has a great flavor. It is similar to her Spanish chicken and dumplings, which is also great. The recipe definitely feeds more than four--it makes a lot of stew. I did have to reduce the sauce in order to thicken it a bit, rather than just simmering it when I added the wine and tomatoes.
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