Roasted Eggplant Chicken Roll Ups
Ingredients
Food Safety
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Steps
Slice eggplant lengthwise into at least 8 slices. Combine 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the oil, oregano, ¼ tsp 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.
Helpful 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.
Nutrition Info
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 260 |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 50 mg |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
| Per serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 15 |
| Iron | 8 |
| Vitamin A | 6 |
| Vitamin C | 100 |
