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Greek Eggplant and Chicken Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Olive Oil Cooking Spray
2 med. Eggplant (peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4" thick slices)
3/4 tsp. Salt + 1/2 tsp. (divided use)
1 lb. Ground Chicken (substitute Turkey Breast)
1 c. onion (sliced)
2 med. Garlic Cloves (minced)
2 tbsp. Flat-leaf Parsley (chopped)
1/3 tsp. Dried Parsley
1/3 tsp. Dried Chives
1/3 tsp. Dried Tarragon
1/4 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 - 28 oz. can Diced Tomatoes
2 tbsp. Tomato Paste (from can or a tube)
3/4 c. Grated Cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Lay the eggplant on paper towels and cover top with 3/4 tsp. of salt; let stand 20 minutes to draw out moisture
Preheat oven to 350º
Coat a 9 x 13" baking dish with cooking spray
Coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat
Add chicken and cook until browned, breaking up meat as it cooks - about 5 minutes
Add onion and garlic and cook about 3 minutes until onion is soft
Add fresh parsley, dried herbs, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 tsp. each of salt and pepper; stir, cook 1 minute
Add tomatoes and tomato paste and bring to a simmer
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes; transfer to a bowl
In same skillet cover with cooking spray and set heat to medium high
Wipe salt from eggplant and cook 2 minutes per side or until golden
Arrange half of the eggplant in bottom of prepared pan, overlapping pieces
Top with chicken mixture and then top with 1/4 c. of cheese
Top with remaining eggplant and cheese
Bake until golden brown and filling is bubbly, about 45 minutes
Let stand 10 minutes and serve
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Ground chicken has more flavor than the turkey; increase seasoning if using turkey
Okay to use prepared eggplant parmesan slices in place of the eggplant

 

 

 

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