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Chicken Sausages with Polenta

I get a kick out of serving this dish—everyone’s always on time for dinner when they know it’s on the menu.

—ANGELA SPENGLER MECHANICSBURG, PA



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


4 teaspoons olive oil, divided

1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 each medium sweet red, yellow and green peppers, thinly sliced

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked Italian chicken sausage links, thinly sliced

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add polenta; cook 9-11 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, in another large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender. Remove from pan.

3. Add sausages to same pan; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until browned. Return pepper mixture to pan; heat through. Serve with polenta; sprinkle with the cheese and basil.