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    Home » Recipes » Low Carb Recipes

    Stuffed Eggplant with Chicken and Mozzarella

    Published: Nov 3, 2023 · Modified: Sep 17, 2024 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Stuffed Eggplant with Chicken and Mozzarella is so healthy and simple to make. With just a few ingredients, this healthy dish will be ready in 30 minutes. You will never miss all of the carbs and sugar in this stuffed eggplant!

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    This is one of those dishes that has a beautiful presentation and looks fancy, but really is ridiculously simple to prepare. It's loaded with wholesome, easy to find ingredients and is very filling.

    This can be served as an easy appetizer using baby eggplants or as a main dish using regular sized eggplant.

    If you are looking for some other healthy dishes, you will love these Pesto Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Healthy Goulash and this Easy Baked Ziti!

    All of these would be even more yummy with some Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Apple Chai Latte and definitely some Spiked Apple Cider!

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    Why You Should Make This Stuffed Eggplant

    This stuffed eggplant recipe is low carb, hearty, delicious and so easy to prepare.

    Often times, people ask me how I stay on track with my health goals each day. I like to decide on what meals I am making the week before so I can plan, buy my groceries and prep ahead of time.

    This is one of those easy recipes that don't need a lot of prep time. While none of my recipes are exceptionally difficult to prepare, this is simple enough to make on a busy weeknight.

    And it's an added bonus that it's low in carbs, high in protein and packed with antioxidants.

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    Recipe Ingredients

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    • Eggplant - Choose eggplant that is slightly firm, but hard enough. Make sure there are no soft spots.
    • Chicken breast -  I use skinless, organic chicken breasts. They are very easy to find in the grocery stores, just make sure to read your labels. I do understand everything is very expensive now so I like to buy a bunch when they go on sale.
    • Onion - I make sure my onions are firm with no soft spots.
    • Red Pepper -  I also like to make sure my red peppers are firm and shiny with no soft spots.
    • Tomato Paste - This tomato paste is my favorite. It's fresh, using only 100% organic tomatoes.
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil - I love my EVOO. Some of those benefits are that its anti-inflammatory, it may help prevent heart disease and diabetes and may even help to lower cholesterol levels.
    • Mozzarella cheese - I always use full fat Mozzarella cheese. I like to buy a block of whole milk fresh Mozzarella cheese and grate it myself to ensure there are no unnecessary additives or fillers in there.
    • Oregano - One of my favorite seasonings for Italian and Mediterranean recipes. This oregano is organic and kosher.
    • Rosemary - One of my favorite seasonings, I keep rosemary in my house at all times and add it to so many recipes.
    • Garlic powder - Because GARLIC!! Garlic adds so much flavor to savory meals, I love it so much. Garlic powder is convenient when you don't have fresh garlic on hand.

    How To Make This Stuffed Eggplant

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wash the eggplant and slice into half, long ways.

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    Line baking trays with parchment paper. Sprinkle with salt and set aside for 5-10 minutes.

    Drizzle with olive oil and add the eggplants to the tray and bake for 20- 30 minutes or until the soft.

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    Slice chicken into bite size pieces. Add oil to a sauce pan and cook until no longer pink.

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    Add the onions and peppers. Saute for a few minutes or until the onion is soft. Add the tomato puree and spices, plus the fresh oregano. Stir well.

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    Add water (or chicken broth). Let it simmer on low heat until the water (or broth) boils and you get a homogeneous mixture. Stir well.

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    Stuff the chicken mixture in the eggplant. Sprinkle with mozzarella and fresh parsley.

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    Recipe Tips

    You can easily make this recipe vegetarian by leaving out the chicken. Also, you can easily substitute ground beef, turkey or sausage for the chicken as well.

    Dairy free? No problem! Easily omit the cheese and this will be just as tasty.

    If you are looking to save even more time, you can buy pre-cooked chicken or even shredded rotisserie chicken at the grocery store to save a step.

    Feta cheese will also be delicious in this stuffed eggplant if you don't like Mozzarella. This recipe is customizable, so go ahead and get creative.

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    Stuffed Eggplant

    Stuffed Eggplant with Chicken and Mozzarella is so healthy and simple to make. You will never miss all of the carbs and sugar in this stuffed eggplant!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, dinner, Main Course, main dish
    Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 378kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 4 eggplants medium size
    • 1 pound chicken breast
    • 1 yellow onion medium
    • 1 red pepper small
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ cup water or chicken broth
    • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
    • ½ tablespoon rosemary
    • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • chopped parsley for garnish, optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
    • Wash the eggplant and slice into half, long ways.
    • Line baking trays with parchment paper. Sprinkle with salt and set aside for 5-10 minutes.
    • Drizzle with olive oil and add the eggplants to the tray and bake for 20- 30 minutes or until the soft.
    • While eggplants are cooking, slice chicken into bite size pieces.
    • Put olive oil in the pan and cook until no longer pink and cooked through.
    • Add the onions and peppers. Saute for a few minutes or until the onion is soft.
    • Add the tomato puree and spices, plus the fresh oregano. Stir well. Pour in ½ cup water or chicken broth.
    • Let it simmer on low heat until the water (or broth) boils and you get a homogeneous mixture. Stir well.
    • Stuff the chicken mixture in the eggplant. Sprinkle with mozzarella and fresh parsley.

    Notes

    Option: To toast the mozzarella, you can put it back in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
    To store: Place leftovers in airtight container for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 1637mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1235IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Kristyn

      November 03, 2023 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      I love eggplant & love how this is bursting with flavor!! I could eat it any night of the week!! The chicken makes it more hearty & I love how cheesy it is!

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    2. jess

      November 03, 2023 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      wow, yes! I love making eggplant parmesan, but that is such a long process, this is an easier way to make dinner with eggplant that is phenomenal! thank you so much for sharing this amazing reicpe

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      • Lauren Kelly

        November 03, 2023 at 1:40 pm

        So happy you liked it, Jess! It's definitely super easy to make!

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    3. Sha

      November 03, 2023 at 7:31 am

      5 stars
      This is a phenomenal! We can't get enough of this stuffed eggplant with chicken and mozarella. It is incredibly delicious and filled with flavors.

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      • Lauren Kelly

        November 03, 2023 at 1:40 pm

        Thanks so much!

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