Description
A deliciously rich and creamy polenta dish topped with savory turkey bacon and chicken ham.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Slowly whisk in the polenta, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add the chicken ham to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes.
- Stir the heavy cream and butter into the polenta until smooth.
- Add in the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring well.
- Serve the creamy polenta topped with turkey bacon and chicken ham.
Notes
- You can use regular bacon instead of turkey bacon for a different flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and ham and add sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Polenta, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Comfort Food