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Chicken Ratatouille

Chicken Ratatouille
Makes: 4 servings

Chicken is added to this traditional vegetable dish of tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplant for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 2 medium boneless chicken breast
  • 2 medium zucchini, unpeeled and sliced
  • 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 red or green bell pepper, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes, low-sodium, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • black pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Remove skin and fat from chicken and cut into 1-inch pieces
  3. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet. Add chicken and sauté about 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  4. Add zucchini, eggplant, onion, green pepper, and mushrooms. Cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add tomatoes, garlic, basil, parsley, and pepper; stir and continue cooking about 5 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
Source:

A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
US Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 185
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 43 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 74 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 942 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 185
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 18 g
Minerals
Calcium 74 mg
Potassium 942 mg
Sodium 43 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 57 mg
Phosphorus 227 mg
Selenium 25 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 48 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 55 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 33 mcg
Folate 60 mcg
Thiamin 0.8 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 8 mg
Choline 66 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1 3/4 cups

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