Parmesan-Crusted Chicken and Ratatouille Pasta
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken and Ratatouille Pasta is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, crispy parmesan crust, and savory ratatouille pasta. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, and it's easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
To make this dish, you will need boneless, skinless chicken breasts, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, olive oil, garlic, onion, eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, canned tomatoes, and pasta. For the chicken, you will need 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. For the ratatouille pasta, you will need 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 onion, chopped, 1 eggplant, chopped, 1 zucchini, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste, and 8 ounces of pasta.
To start, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. In a shallow dish, mix together the parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the ratatouille pasta. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the eggplant, zucchini, and red bell pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the canned tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and add it to the ratatouille sauce. Toss to combine.
To serve, place a chicken breast on each plate and spoon the ratatouille pasta alongside it. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
This Parmesan-Crusted Chicken and Ratatouille Pasta dish is a perfect combination of crispy, savory, and hearty flavors. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a crispy parmesan crust that adds a delicious crunch. The ratatouille pasta is full of savory vegetables and a rich tomato sauce that complements the chicken perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it's easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
Type of dish: Main course
3 main ingredients: Chicken, Parmesan cheese, Ratatouille pasta