Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

::Ingredients::

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium celery stalk, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can whole tomatoes
• 1½ tsp. dried basil, crushed
• Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium eggplant, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped (for garnish, optional)

::Directions::

1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.
3. Add onion, celery, garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion begins to soften.
4. Add tomatoes, basil, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Add zucchini and eggplant; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, and juices run clear.
6. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Tip: Chicken Cacciatore can be served over brown rice or whole wheat pasta

Total Time: 31 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 21 min.
Yield: 4 servings

Happy Eating!
Signed,
Tiesha