Eggplant Chicken Roll Ups
Roasted Eggplant Chicken Roll Ups
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These tender stuffed eggplant roll ups can be made ahead and simply baked the next night when you come home from work. The tender juicy chicken is a perfect fit with creamy ricotta and provolone, it will make your mouth water.
Author: Emily Richards
Serves: Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless skinless Alberta chicken breasts, chopped
- 1 large eggplant (about 2 lb/1 kg)
- 4 tbsp (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ tsp (2 mL) dried oregano leaves
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) each salt and pepper, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Italian herb seasoning
- ½ cup (125 mL) ricotta cheese
- ½ cup (125 mL) shredded provolone cheese
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) each chopped fresh parsley and basil
- 1½ cups (375 mL) tomato basil pasta sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice eggplant lengthwise into at least 8 slices. Combine 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the oil, oregano, half each of the salt and pepper and brush over eggplant slices. Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet and roast in 400 F (200 C) oven for about 20 minutes or until tender and golden. Set aside.
- Heat remaining oil in nonstick skillet. Cook onion, pepper and garlic for about 3 minutes or until softened. Add chicken, Italian herb seasoning and remaining salt and pepper; cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Let cool slightly. Stir in ricotta and provolone cheeses, parsley and basil.
- Divide chicken mixture among eggplant slices on one end. Roll up jelly roll style.
- Spread pasta sauce in 10 cup (2.5 L) baking dish and nestle eggplant roll ups, seam side down into sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; cover and bake in 375 F (185 C) oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for about 10 minutes or until light golden and sauce is bubbly.
Notes
Tip: If making ahead, simply nestle roll ups in sauce; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat as in recipe and keep covered for 30 minutes before uncovering.
