Easy Chicken Ratatouille

Easy Chicken Ratatouille

Posted on 24. Dec, 2009 by in Recipes

This is a quick and easy version of a super satisfying “comfort food” that won’t sacrifice your Advocare healthy eating plan.

PAM Olive Oil Spray

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

1 pound lean ground chicken

1 large sweet onion

3 tablespoons minced garlic

1 red pepper, cut in approx 1/2″ pieces

1 yellow or orange pepper, cut in approx 1/2″ pieces

1 medium eggplant, peeled, and cut in 1/2″ pieces

1 zucchini, quartered and sliced

1 summer squash, quartered and sliced

12 oz. white mushrooms, sliced

1 large can tomato puree

salt, pepper

3 tablespoons dried basil, crushed

garlic powder

4 packets Splenda

Use large nonstick pan, spray well with PAM.  Add minced garlic and onion.  After 3 minutes add the peppers, olive oil, stir frequently.  After 3 minutes add the eggplant.  Cook for 5 minutes then add the mushrooms, zucchini, and squash.  Cook for 5 minutes

In separate pan, spray PAM.  Add the ground chicken and season with salt, garlic powder and pepper.  Cook until done.  Add the chicken to the veggies, then the tomato puree.

Add the Splenda, salt, pepper, basil, and very generous amounts of garlic powder.  Mix well and bring to boil.  Reduce heat and cook on low for 15 minutes (or more).

Good by itself, or you can serve with brown rice.  This reheats very well.

Serves 4.

25 Responses to “Easy Chicken Ratatouille”

  1. […] to bring a dish to share (if appropriate).  Good choices would be Chicken Ratatouille,  Ginger Chicken, platter of vegetables and hummus, fruit tray, platter of roasted veggies, […]

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  2. Joyce Hawkinson

    14. Apr, 2013

    Please investigate Splenda. It’s just as damaging as other neurotoxin artificial sweeteners! Stevia is a much healthier choice.

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  3. Mary

    17. Feb, 2013

    Can I eat homemade red sauce with ground turkey and organic tomatoes on spaghetti squash

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    • Healthy Girl

      25. Feb, 2013

      @ Mary,
      Are you making this with fresh tomatoes? Canned tomatoes can have alot of sodium and sugar added.

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      • Jess

        04. Oct, 2013

        If I were to drink on my 10th day of the 14 lean, what should I drink to limit the fat?

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      • Tricia

        22. Jan, 2014

        Sooo yummy!
        I would like to put into MyFitnessPal. How many calories per cup would you say?

        Thanks!

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  4. […] to bring a main dish like chicken ratatouille or Ginger Chicken, a veggie side dish (try our  butternut squash or brussel sprouts) or some […]

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  5. teresa

    01. Jul, 2012

    I can not find ground chicken. Do you think chicken breast cut into to small pieces would be ok.

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    • Healthy Girl

      01. Jul, 2012

      @ Teresa,
      You can use ground turkey or cut a grilled chicken breast into the ratatouille.

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  6. […] to bring a main dish like chicken ratatouille or some […]

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  7. Taryn

    29. Jan, 2012

    Just tried this last night – it was awesome!!! Thanks so much for the recipe. I felt indulgent yet guilt-free at the same time :).

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    • Healthy Girl

      29. Jan, 2012

      @ Taryn
      Glad you liked it. It is even better reheated!

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  8. Megan

    25. Jan, 2012

    Are mushrooms okay? I read in one plan to avoid them since they are a mold?

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  9. Michele

    28. Nov, 2011

    Do you have to use the splenda??? I thought you can’t use sugar?

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    • Healthy Girl

      12. Dec, 2011

      You do not have to use it. Sugar is out. Very limited splenda is fine.

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  10. Kelly

    03. Aug, 2011

    Can you substitute a large can of diced tomatoes instead of tomato puree??

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    • Healthy Girl

      03. Aug, 2011

      @Kelly Yes, but be sure there is no added sugar and that the sodium content is low.

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  11. Melody

    25. Jun, 2011

    Is this recipe for one person or more than one serving? Also, this works for the 10-day cleanse or the latter part of the program? Thanks 🙂

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    • Healthy Girl

      25. Jun, 2011

      Melody,
      This serves 4. Okay for all phases. Reheats well.

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  12. Annie

    25. Mar, 2011

    Is this meal ok to eat during the 10 day cleanse?

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  13. Josh

    01. May, 2010

    The list of ingredients doesn’t appear to include tomatoes or tomato puree. Where does the tomato puree come from and how much should be used in this recipe?

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    • Healthy Girl

      01. May, 2010

      Sorry Josh – recipe is updated. I buy the tomato puree that has the lowest sodium and carb count.

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