Chicken Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a traditional French Provencal stewed vegetable dish that originated in the city of Nice. Ratatouille is typically served as a side dish but can also be served on its own when accompanied by rice, pasta, or meats. Typical ingredients found in ratatouille include tomatoes, garlic, onions, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, carrot, marjoram, and basil or thyme. See below for my delicious twist on a classic.

Chicken Ratatouille

Chicken Ratatouille
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 orange pepper
2 large potatoes
1 can of chicken broth
1 can of green beans
1 zucchini
1-2 cups cooked shredded chicken
3 TBSP Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Basil

1.     In a large pot over medium heat, place 3 TBSP of olive oil in the bottom of the pot. Cut the red, yellow, and orange peppers into long slices and put in the bottom of the pot with the olive oil. Stir together and continue to stir occasionally.

Pepper and Olive Oil

2.     While the peppers cure, cut up two large potatoes into semi-thick slices. Place potatoes into the pot with the peppers and stir. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cover pot and keep heat the same. Cure for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally but not too often because you don’t want the potatoes to turn to mush.

Peppers and Potatoes

3.     Once your potatoes are cooked, soft but not mushy, add in can of chicken broth and cover for another 5 minutes.

4.   Cut up your zucchini into small pieces. Add zucchini, can of green beans, and shredded chicken to the pot and stir well. Leave uncovered and turn down heat to a simmer. Add a dash of salt, pepper, and basil. Enjoy.