Polenta con Cacciatore

Polenta con Cacciatore is a hearty Italian dish featuring creamy, soft polenta topped with a rustic, slow-cooked hunter-style chicken stew. The stew typically includes chicken pieces simmered with tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs, and often mushrooms or olives. It is a classic comfort food originating from Northern Italy, where polenta is a staple.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced meal with a moderate-to-high calorie count, offering a good mix of carbohydrates from the polenta and protein from the chicken. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and fiber, with a rough calorie ballpark of 500-700 per serving depending on portion size and added fats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	900 mg
Potassium	650 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Vitamin A	250 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	25 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Zinc	3.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg

Per 1.5 cups (360 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the name 'cacciatore' means 'hunter' in Italian, reflecting its origins as a simple, rustic meal made with whatever game or ingredients hunters had available. Nutritionally, the combination of slow-cooked tomatoes and lean chicken creates a flavorful, nutrient-dense dish that's both satisfying and rich in antioxidants.