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Speedy Seared Chicken & Parmesan Polenta

Speedy Seared Chicken & Parmesan Polenta

with Thyme Veg & Mixed Leaf Salad
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 28, 2026
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Calories
661 kcal
Protein
45.1g protein
Total
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1

Courgette

1

Red Onion

2

Garlic

1 sachet

Thyme

320 g

Chicken Thigh

1 packet

polenta

(May be present: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten)

1 packet

Grated Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk; )

1 packet

Mixed Salad Leaves

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 drizzle

vinegar (balsamic or red wine vinegar)

(Contains: Sulphites; )

1 cup

water

1 cup

milk

(Contains: Milk; )

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk; )

¼ tsp

salt

Energy (kJ)2770 kJ
Calories661 kcal
Fat35.4 g
of which saturates15.9 g
Carbohydrate45.4 g
of which sugars11.3 g
Dietary Fibre10.4 g
Protein45.1 g
Sodium576 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1
  • Slice courgette into half-moons.
  • Thinly slice onion.
  • Finely chop garlic.
  • Pick thyme leaves.
  • Cut chicken thigh into 2cm chunks.
Cook the veggies
2
  • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. 
  • Cook zucchini and onion, until tender, 4-5 minutes.
  • In the last minute, add garlic and thyme, tossing to combine until fragrant. Season to taste.
  • Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Set aside. 
Cook the chicken
3
  • Return frying pan to high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When oil is hot, cook chicken, tossing, until browned, 14-16 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

 

Make the polenta
4
  • Just before serving, in a medium saucepan, combine the water, milk and salt and bring to the boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and slowly whisk in polenta, then cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened, 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, add Parmesan cheese, the butter and a good pinch of pepper and stir until melted.
Dress the salad
5
  • In a large bowl, combine spinach and rocket mix with a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar. Season to taste.

TIP: Toss the salad just before serving to keep the leaves crisp.

Finish & serve
6
  • Divide creamy parmesan polenta between plates. Top with earthy thyme veg. 
  • Serve with seared chicken and dressed leaves. Enjoy!