Chicken Provençal Recipe: Authentic French Comfort Food

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs 1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper 1/2 cup sliced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine

PREPARATION:

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken.
2. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic to same skillet; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender.
3. Return chicken to skillet. Arrange eggplant and tomato slices over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley, basil and salt. Add chicken broth and wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until juices from chicken run clear.

This recipe appears in: French NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Protein 19 g Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 10 g Calories 216 Cholesterol 62 mg Saturated Fat 2 g Total Fat 10 g Calories from Fat 42 % Sodium 478 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 2-1/2 Vegetable 2 Fat 1/2