Baked Chicken Ratatouille

12 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 None baby eggplant, chopped
  • 1 None onion, finely chopped
  • 1 None zucchini, chopped
  • 1 None red pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 2 tbsp chopped basil, plus additional leaves, to serve
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally, pounded
  • 2/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add eggplant, onion, zucchini, pepper and garlic and saute for 4-5 mins, until tender.
  2. 2
    Stir in marinara sauce, olives, basil and tomato paste. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-6 mins, until thickened. Season to taste.
  3. 3
    Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches and cook 2-3 mins each side, until beginning to brown. Transfer to baking dish.
  4. 4
    Spoon vegetable sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
  5. 5
    Bake 10-12 mins, until chicken is cooked through and cheese melts. Serve with additional basil leaves.

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