BRAVO ITALIAN CHICKEN

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A handful of Italian-style pantry staples team up with chicken for this hearty entree that the entire family will love. Just add breadsticks! -Kristin Miller, Carmel, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 jar (24 ounces) tomato basil pasta sauce

Steps:

Place eggplant in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with Italian seasoning and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides. Transfer chicken to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese., Rinse eggplant; pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to a large bowl; add pasta sauce and toss to coat. Spoon over chicken; top with remaining cheese., Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 43g protein.