Bravo Italian Chicken for Two

Name: Bravo Italian Chicken for Two
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each); 1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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

Ingredients

1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

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 1/3 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 reads 170°.