Chicken and Polenta Recipe

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Ingredients

8 Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless or bone-in, skin on
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 1/2 cups Tomato sauce
1 14 oz bag Sliced sweet peppers, frozen
1/2 cup  Black olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup  Water
1 tube (1 lb) Prepared polenta

Cooking Instructions

In a large deep skillet over high heat, warm olive oil.  Add the chicken thighs and saute for 5 minutes; turn and saute 5 more minutes until very brown.  Stir into same skillet the tomato sauce, 1/2 of the bag of peppers, olives and water.  Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low.  Cover and cook 15 - 18 minutes, until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.While the chicken is cooking, slice the polenta into 1/2 inch thick rounds.  Warm a large, non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.  Place the polenta slices on the skillet or griddle; cook 7 minutes on each side.To serve, place the polenta slices on serving dish.  Top with chicken; spoon sauce on top.Serves 4.