Grilled Chicken Breast Cacciatore

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1/4 cup olive oil

3 medium onions, sliced

4 green bell peppers, sliced julienne

4 red bell peppers, sliced julienne

3 cups white mushrooms, cleaned and quarter-cut (about 1 pound)

6 large ripe tomatoes, large dice

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 cups tomato juice

3 tablespoons chopped shallots (about 3 to 4)

3 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 7 to 8 cloves)

1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch)

1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped (about 1/2 bunch)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

12 (4 to 5-ounce) boneless chicken breasts

Polenta as an accompaniment, recipe follows

Polenta:

1 large onion, chopped

6 tablespoons butter

8 cups water

2 cups yellow cornmeal

Grated Parmesan