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CHICKEN RATATOUILLE

It may be hard to say ratatouille, but this one-dish recipe will show you that it’s very easy to eat. A heart healthy recipe.
Yield: 4 servings
 

INGREDIENTS

· 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
· 4 medium chicken breast halves, skinned, fat removed, boned, and cut into 1-inch pieces
· 2 zucchini, about 7 inches long, unpeeled, thinly sliced
· 1 small eggplant, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
· 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
· 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
· 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
· 1 can (16 oz) whole tomatoes, cut up
· 1 clove garlic, minced
· 1½ tsp dried basil, crushed
· 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
· to taste black pepper
 

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Add chicken and sauté for about 3 minutes or until lightly browned.

2. Add zucchini, eggplant, onion, green pepper, and mushrooms. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add tomatoes, garlic, basil, parsley, and pepper. Stir and continue to cook for about 5 minutes or until chicken is tender.
 

NUTRITION

Serving size: 1½ cups - Each serving provides:
Calories: 266
Total fat: 8 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 66 mg
Sodium: 253 mg
Total fiber: 6 g
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Potassium: 1,148 mg
 

National Institutes of Health - www.nih.gov/
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute