SPICY CHICKEN & EGGPLANT ROLL UPS

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Eggplant is one of the many tropical vegetables we eat back in our tropical island of Saipan. I've always liked this vegetable and looking for other ways to cook it. I found out that eggplants may be substituted for lasagna noodles and therefore I've made this into a roll up bake. I found out that eggplant and cheese and...

Provided by Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 jar(s) 24oz. spaghetti sauce
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp crushed red pepper
3 c shredded cooked chicken
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
20 slice eggplant (1/4" sliced lenthwise)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2. MIX first 3 ingredients; combine 1/2 cup with chicken, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan and eggs. Spread 1/4 cup onto each eggplant slice; roll up.
  • 3. POUR 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce into 13x9-inch baking dish; top with lasagna rolls, seam-sides down. Cover with remaining sauce and mozzarella
  • 4. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese melts and lightly golden.
  • 5. TIP FOR FREEZING: Prepare as directed above for freezing. Cover tightly with foil and freeze. When ready to serve, heat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake 1 hour or until heated through. (No need to thaw before baking.)

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