Greek Eggplant And Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Greek Eggplant And Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium raw eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 lb ground chicken breast; 1 cup onion, sliced; 2 medium garlic, clove(s) minced; 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped; 1/3 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/3 teaspoon chives, dried; 1/3 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons canned tomato paste; 3/4 cup soyakaas grated parmesan style soy cheese

Servings: persons

2 medium raw eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground chicken breast
1 cup onion, sliced
2 medium garlic, clove(s) minced
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped
1/3 teaspoon dried parsley
1/3 teaspoon chives, dried
1/3 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons canned tomato paste
3/4 cup soyakaas grated parmesan style soy cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Coat a 9 X 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2
Lay eggplant slices on paper towels and sprinkle tops with 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Let stand 20 minutes to draw moisture out.
3
Meanwhile, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan 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 until onion is soft, about 3 minutes more. Add fresh parsley, dried herbs, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and stir to coat. Cook 1 minute, until herbs and spices are fragrant.
4
Add tomatoes and tomato paste and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
5
Off heat, coat surface of same skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. Wipe salt from eggplant slices with paper towel and add eggplant to hot skillet. Cook, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
6
Arrange half of eggplant slices on bottom of prepared baking pan, slightly overlapping pieces to cover entire surface of pan. Top eggplant with chicken mixture and then top chicken with 1/4 cup of grated topping. Top with remaining eggplant slices and remaining 1/2 cup of grated topping.
7
Bake until top is golden brown and filling is hot, about 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes, slice into 6 pieces and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium raw eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 lb ground chicken breast, 1 cup onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Greek Eggplant And Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Greek Eggplant And Chicken Casserole

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