Chicken And Eggplant Casserole

• 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 12 slices
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
• 3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer on a non-stick baking sheet.
3. Mist the slices with cooking spray and broil 4 inches from heat for 2 minutes (or until golden)
4. Turn the eggplant over and mist again. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garlic. Broil for 1 minute (or until golden) and set aside.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over med-high heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes with juice, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, and black pepper, stirring to break up the tomatoes. Bring to a broil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 375.
7. Coat an 8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
8. Arrange 6 eggplant slices in the bottom of the dish. Top with the chicken mixture. Arrange remaining 6 eggplant slices over the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.
9. Cover with foil and bake, covered, for 30 minutes or until heated through.

eggplant, parmesan cheese, garlic, boneless skinless chicken breast, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, mushroom, italian seasoning, ground black pepper, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-and-eggplant-casserole-256692 (may not work)