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This quick braised One Pan Chicken and Eggplant recipe is going to be on repeat for dinner on nights when you want a delicious healthy meal but don’t feel like investing too much time with hands on cooking. It’s hearty and comforting and customizable based on what you have on hand. It’s gluten-free, low-carb and Paleo and Whole30 friendly.
One Pan Chicken and Eggplant Recipe
Easy dinner alert! This One Pan Chicken and Eggplant dinner is a delicious seasonal dish! It’s as simple as chopping up a few veggies, sautéing in one pan, letting it quickly braise and then dinner is serve! It’s also pretty customizable based on what you have on hand. You can serve it as is for a low carb dish, or you can pair it with rice, cauliflower rice or pasta!
What other veggies can be used in this dish?
What other veggies can be used in this dish?The best part about this dish is that you can swap out other seasonal veggies for what you have on hand!
Summer:
- Zucchini
- Summer squash
- Kale
- Chard
- Fresh Tomatoes
Winter:
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Root Vegetables
If you like this one pot recipe, check out these others:
- Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Artichokes and Asparagus
- One Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice
- One-Pot Apple Cider Braised Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Paleo & Keto)
If you like this eggplant recipe, check out these others:
- Tomato, Eggplant, and Chickpea Stew
- Eggplant Lasagna Rollatini
- Moroccan Eggplant (with Chermoula)
- Eggplant Meatballs
Watch the video:
Easy One-Pan Eggplant Chicken Dinner [VIDEO]
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium-sized eggplant cubed
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
- 1 15 oz. can organic diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 3 cups fresh organic spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and eggplant and let cook for 5 minutes, stirring often until onions are translucent and eggplant is beginning to soften.
- Add chicken and let cook until no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and spices and let simmer until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add in fresh spinach, mix and let cook until spinach wilts.
- Garnish with fresh basil and season to taste.
How many servings does this make?
This is literally the best recipe I’ve ever cooked! So healthy and delicious!! My one year old and my husband ate it faster than I could blink! Thanks for all your awesome recipes!
Making this now! Going to serve it with quinoa w/red peppers..
How many servings?
I am going to take a guess that this recipe serves 4 people based on 4oz of chicken each serving?
I made this last week and loved it! Today my 3 year old requested it again and I’m more than happy to oblige. Thanks!
Just made this for dinner tonight. It is definitely added to my list of go-to recipes! I think I will leave the red pepper flakes out next time, though. It was almost too spicy for me.
This is a do-over! Delicious! Thank you!
So good! This was a great use of our CSA veggies..
Just made this for the family tonight and it was a hit! Thank you for the wonderful recipe!
Was running out of dinner ideas – I am so glad I stumbled upon this page!
We will be fixing this for dinner tonight!
Made this for dinner last night. I did not have spinach so I used kale. I like how the kale held up. Family loved it. Thanks Lexi
This looks awesome, I love eggplant and definitely don’t use it enough in a variety of ways!
Made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious.
I will be freezing left overs for another night.
Would this be good with a side of quinoa ?
This looks so good! We always have waaaaay too much eggplant from the garden every summer and I struggle with finding new (and healthy) ways to use it all. Pinning this and can’t wait to try it.
I love eggplant, but I always have a hard time finding yummy recipes! This looks awesome and I can’t wait to try it out!
Just finished making. Absolutely delicious and easy! Going devour a bowl right now!
I love eggplant so of course I’m going to make this.
Can’t wait to make this!
I love eggplant, but I don’t use it near enough! Love the ease of this dish! Pinning!