Pan Seared Chicken Breast With Eggplant Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
flour
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 tsp olive oil, divided
1 small eggplant, unpeeled, ends trimmed, diced medium (about 3/4 lb)
salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (26 oz) jar marinara sauce
0.5 (8 oz) package spaghetti, cooked per package directions
1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tsp parsley, chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Dust chicken with flour; pat off excess.
Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in large ovenproof skillet on medium high until oil faintly smokes.
Add chicken.
Turn over when chicken changes color one-quarter of the way up and seared side has turned pape-bag brown, 3-4 minutes.
Sear second side of the chicken for 3-4 minutes.
Transfer to clean platter; keep warm.
Add remaining 2 tsp olive oil and eggplant to skillet.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring 2 minutes.
Add garlic; cook 2 minutes.
Stir in marinara sauce; top with chicken. Cover and bake for 12-15 min., until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees (check by inserting thermometer halfway into thickest part of meat).
Transfer chicken to clean serving platter; keep warm.
Toss cooked pasta with eggplant sauce, cheese and parsley in a large bowl.
Serve with chicken.
Option – garnish with additional cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	362.96 Kcal (1520 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.75g	26%
Cholesterol	139.97mg	47%
Sodium	798.76mg	33%
Potassium	893.93mg	19%
Total Carbs	7.3g	2%
Sugars	3.88g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.81g	11%
Protein	48.74g	97%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	31.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	101.43 Kcal (425 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.68g	26%
Cholesterol	39.12mg	47%
Sodium	223.22mg	33%
Potassium	249.82mg	19%
Total Carbs	2.04g	2%
Sugars	1.09g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	11%
Protein	13.62g	97%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	8.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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