Description
This delicious eggplant and chicken bake is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with sautéed eggplant, prosciutto, and fresh mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced
- 4 oz prosciutto or ham
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the eggplant slices until golden brown and softened (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Layer each chicken breast with prosciutto followed by sautéed eggplant slices.
- Top with fresh mozzarella slices.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some Italian seasoning over the chicken before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg