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Baked Eggplant Stacks with Tomato and Chicken

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Today we're making baked eggplant stacks with tomato and chicken, an easy recipe to bring something a little different to our table. We combine tender eggplant with shredded chicken and a wholesome tomato sauce that ties every layer together, creating a stack that's just as gorgeous as it is delicious—without complicating things in the kitchen.

Prep: 20 minCook: 15 minServes: 1

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need for this recipe

  • 1 Eggplant
  • Wholesome tomato sauce
  • Shredded chicken
  • Ground black pepper
  • Fresh basil (optional)

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Wash the eggplant thoroughly, slice it into rounds, and let them rest on the counter for 15 minutes.
  2. 2Once rested, cook the slices on a hot griddle or skillet until tender and nicely browned.
  3. 3Season with freshly ground black pepper.
  4. 4Warm up a cup of tomato sauce and stir in a few finely chopped fresh basil leaves.
  5. 5Warm up a generous handful of shredded chicken.
  6. 6Assemble our eggplant stack by placing 3 slices down as the base.
  7. 7Spoon a layer of warm tomato sauce over them.
  8. 8Add the shredded chicken right on top.
  9. 9Top with another layer of eggplant slices and repeat the process until all ingredients are used.
  10. 10All done! Our baked eggplant stacks with tomato and chicken are ready to enjoy.

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