Polenta & Chicken Tartlets
(from msmar’s recipe box)
Source: Everyday Italian
Cook time: 5 minutesServes 4 people
Categories: Appetizer, Chicken, Italian
Ingredients
- For the tartlets:
- 1 pound instant polenta (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For the topping:
- 2 cups shredded store-bought roasted chicken
- 1/2 cup store-bought pesto
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Directions
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Special equipment: 2-inch diameter scalloped cookie cutter
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For the tartlets:
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Make the polenta according to package instructions. Just before the polenta is finished thickening, add the cream, salt, and pepper. Pour the polenta onto a greased, rimmed baking sheet. Set aside to cool and firm up, about 30 minutes.
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For the topping: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, pesto, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
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To assemble: Using a 2-inch diameter scalloped cookie cutter, cut the polenta into tartlet shapes, about 24, and place them on a serving platter. Top each polenta tartlet with a spoonful of chicken. Top the chicken with a few dried cranberries. Serve.