Chicken Ratatouille USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

This is the perfect one-dish dinner when the garden is in full swing. It is a traditional French stew, originating in an area that is present day Nice. It is a delicious dish that can be served hot or cold.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
³⁄8 cup (No. 10 scoop) provides 1¹⁄2 oz equivalent meat and ¹⁄4 cup vegetable.
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Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
https://teamnutrition.usda.gov
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • - - Canola oil
    • 3 lb 4 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
    • 4¹⁄4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
    • 8¹⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
    • 6¹⁄4 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
    • 5¹⁄4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
    • 2³⁄4 oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
    • - - Salt, table
    • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil canned, diced
    • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
    • - - Basil, dried
    • - - Black pepper, ground
    • - - Balsamic vinegar
    • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
    • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

    Measure

    • 1 Tbsp Canola oil
    • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
    • 7⁄8 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
    • 4¹⁄2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
    • 1¹⁄4 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
    • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
    • ³⁄4 cup 1⁄2 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
    • 1 tsp Salt, table
    • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (¹⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
    • 4 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
    • 2 tsp Basil, dried
    • ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
    • 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
    • 2 Tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • - - Canola oil
      • 6 lb 8 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
      • 8¹⁄2 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
      • 1 lb ²⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
      • 12¹⁄2 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
      • 10½ oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
      • 5½ oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
      • - - Salt, table
      • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
      • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
      • - - Basil, dried
      • - - Black pepper, ground
      • - - Balsamic vinegar
      • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
      • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

      Measure

      • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
      • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
      • 1¾ cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
      • 2 qt 1 cup *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
      • 2¹⁄2 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
      • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
      • 1½ cups 1 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
      • 2 tsp Salt, table
      • 1 qt 2¹⁄4 cups (²⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
      • 8 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Basil, dried
      • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
      • ¼ cup Parsley, fresh, chopped

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • - - Canola oil
        • 3 lb 4 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
        • 4¹⁄4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
        • 8¹⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
        • 6¹⁄4 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
        • 5¹⁄4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
        • 2³⁄4 oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
        • - - Salt, table
        • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil canned, diced
        • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
        • - - Basil, dried
        • - - Black pepper, ground
        • - - Balsamic vinegar
        • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
        • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

        Measure

        • 1 Tbsp Canola oil
        • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
        • 7⁄8 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
        • 4¹⁄2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
        • 1¹⁄4 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
        • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
        • ³⁄4 cup 1⁄2 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
        • 1 tsp Salt, table
        • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (¹⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
        • 4 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
        • 2 tsp Basil, dried
        • ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
        • 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
        • 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
        • 2 Tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • - - Canola oil
          • 6 lb 8 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
          • 8¹⁄2 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
          • 1 lb ²⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
          • 12¹⁄2 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
          • 10½ oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
          • 5½ oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
          • - - Salt, table
          • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
          • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
          • - - Basil, dried
          • - - Black pepper, ground
          • - - Balsamic vinegar
          • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
          • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

          Measure

          • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
          • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
          • 1¾ cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
          • 2 qt 1 cup *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
          • 2¹⁄2 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
          • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
          • 1½ cups 1 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
          • 2 tsp Salt, table
          • 1 qt 2¹⁄4 cups (²⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
          • 8 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Basil, dried
          • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
          • ¼ cup Parsley, fresh, chopped

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • - - Canola oil
            • 3 lb 4 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
            • 4¹⁄4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
            • 8¹⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
            • 6¹⁄4 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
            • 5¹⁄4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
            • 2³⁄4 oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
            • - - Salt, table
            • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil canned, diced
            • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
            • - - Basil, dried
            • - - Black pepper, ground
            • - - Balsamic vinegar
            • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
            • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

            Measure

            • 1 Tbsp Canola oil
            • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
            • 7⁄8 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
            • 4¹⁄2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
            • 1¹⁄4 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
            • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
            • ³⁄4 cup 1⁄2 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
            • 1 tsp Salt, table
            • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (¹⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
            • 4 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
            • 2 tsp Basil, dried
            • ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
            • 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
            • 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
            • 2 Tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • - - Canola oil
              • 6 lb 8 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
              • 8¹⁄2 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
              • 1 lb ²⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
              • 12¹⁄2 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
              • 10½ oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
              • 5½ oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
              • - - Salt, table
              • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
              • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
              • - - Basil, dried
              • - - Black pepper, ground
              • - - Balsamic vinegar
              • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
              • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

              Measure

              • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
              • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
              • 1¾ cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
              • 2 qt 1 cup *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
              • 2¹⁄2 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
              • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
              • 1½ cups 1 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
              • 2 tsp Salt, table
              • 1 qt 2¹⁄4 cups (²⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
              • 8 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Basil, dried
              • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
              • ¼ cup Parsley, fresh, chopped

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • - - Canola oil
                • 3 lb 4 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                • 4¹⁄4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                • 8¹⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                • 6¹⁄4 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                • 5¹⁄4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                • 2³⁄4 oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                • - - Salt, table
                • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil canned, diced
                • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                • - - Basil, dried
                • - - Black pepper, ground
                • - - Balsamic vinegar
                • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                Measure

                • 1 Tbsp Canola oil
                • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                • 7⁄8 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                • 4¹⁄2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                • 1¹⁄4 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                • ³⁄4 cup 1⁄2 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                • 1 tsp Salt, table
                • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (¹⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                • 4 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                • 2 tsp Basil, dried
                • ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
                • 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                • 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                • 2 Tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • - - Canola oil
                  • 6 lb 8 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                  • 8¹⁄2 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                  • 1 lb ²⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                  • 12¹⁄2 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                  • 10½ oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                  • 5½ oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                  • - - Salt, table
                  • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                  • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                  • - - Basil, dried
                  • - - Black pepper, ground
                  • - - Balsamic vinegar
                  • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                  • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                  Measure

                  • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
                  • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                  • 1¾ cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                  • 2 qt 1 cup *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                  • 2¹⁄2 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                  • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                  • 1½ cups 1 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                  • 2 tsp Salt, table
                  • 1 qt 2¹⁄4 cups (²⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                  • 8 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Basil, dried
                  • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                  • ¼ cup Parsley, fresh, chopped
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • - - Canola oil
                    • 3 lb 4 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                    • 4¹⁄4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                    • 8¹⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                    • 6¹⁄4 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                    • 5¹⁄4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                    • 2³⁄4 oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                    • - - Salt, table
                    • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil canned, diced
                    • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                    • - - Basil, dried
                    • - - Black pepper, ground
                    • - - Balsamic vinegar
                    • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                    • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                    Measure

                    • 1 Tbsp Canola oil
                    • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                    • 7⁄8 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                    • 4¹⁄2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                    • 1¹⁄4 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                    • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                    • ³⁄4 cup 1⁄2 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                    • 1 tsp Salt, table
                    • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (¹⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                    • 4 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                    • 2 tsp Basil, dried
                    • ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
                    • 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                    • 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                    • 2 Tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • - - Canola oil
                      • 6 lb 8 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                      • 8¹⁄2 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                      • 1 lb ²⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                      • 12¹⁄2 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                      • 10½ oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                      • 5½ oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                      • - - Salt, table
                      • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                      • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                      • - - Basil, dried
                      • - - Black pepper, ground
                      • - - Balsamic vinegar
                      • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                      • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                      Measure

                      • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
                      • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                      • 1¾ cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                      • 2 qt 1 cup *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                      • 2¹⁄2 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                      • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                      • 1½ cups 1 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                      • 2 tsp Salt, table
                      • 1 qt 2¹⁄4 cups (²⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                      • 8 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Basil, dried
                      • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                      • ¼ cup Parsley, fresh, chopped

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • - - Canola oil
                        • 3 lb 4 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                        • 4¹⁄4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                        • 8¹⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                        • 6¹⁄4 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                        • 5¹⁄4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                        • 2³⁄4 oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                        • - - Salt, table
                        • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil canned, diced
                        • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                        • - - Basil, dried
                        • - - Black pepper, ground
                        • - - Balsamic vinegar
                        • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                        • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                        Measure

                        • 1 Tbsp Canola oil
                        • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                        • 7⁄8 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                        • 4¹⁄2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                        • 1¹⁄4 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                        • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                        • ³⁄4 cup 1⁄2 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                        • 1 tsp Salt, table
                        • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (¹⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                        • 4 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                        • 2 tsp Basil, dried
                        • ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
                        • 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                        • 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                        • 2 Tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • - - Canola oil
                          • 6 lb 8 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                          • 8¹⁄2 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                          • 1 lb ²⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                          • 12¹⁄2 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                          • 10½ oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                          • 5½ oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                          • - - Salt, table
                          • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                          • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                          • - - Basil, dried
                          • - - Black pepper, ground
                          • - - Balsamic vinegar
                          • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                          • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                          Measure

                          • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
                          • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                          • 1¾ cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                          • 2 qt 1 cup *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                          • 2¹⁄2 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                          • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                          • 1½ cups 1 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                          • 2 tsp Salt, table
                          • 1 qt 2¹⁄4 cups (²⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                          • 8 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Basil, dried
                          • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                          • ¼ cup Parsley, fresh, chopped
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • - - Canola oil
                            • 3 lb 4 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                            • 4¹⁄4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                            • 8¹⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                            • 6¹⁄4 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                            • 5¹⁄4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                            • 2³⁄4 oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                            • - - Salt, table
                            • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil canned, diced
                            • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                            • - - Basil, dried
                            • - - Black pepper, ground
                            • - - Balsamic vinegar
                            • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                            • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                            Measure

                            • 1 Tbsp Canola oil
                            • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                            • 7⁄8 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                            • 4¹⁄2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                            • 1¹⁄4 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                            • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                            • ³⁄4 cup 1⁄2 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                            • 1 tsp Salt, table
                            • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (¹⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                            • 4 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                            • 2 tsp Basil, dried
                            • ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
                            • 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                            • 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                            • 2 Tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • - - Canola oil
                              • 6 lb 8 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                              • 8¹⁄2 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                              • 1 lb ²⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                              • 12¹⁄2 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                              • 10½ oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                              • 5½ oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                              • - - Salt, table
                              • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                              • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                              • - - Basil, dried
                              • - - Black pepper, ground
                              • - - Balsamic vinegar
                              • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                              • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                              Measure

                              • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
                              • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                              • 1¾ cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                              • 2 qt 1 cup *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                              • 2¹⁄2 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                              • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                              • 1½ cups 1 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                              • 2 tsp Salt, table
                              • 1 qt 2¹⁄4 cups (²⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                              • 8 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Basil, dried
                              • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                              • ¼ cup Parsley, fresh, chopped

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • - - Canola oil
                                • 3 lb 4 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                • 4¹⁄4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                • 8¹⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                • 6¹⁄4 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                • 5¹⁄4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                • 2³⁄4 oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                • - - Salt, table
                                • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil canned, diced
                                • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                • - - Basil, dried
                                • - - Black pepper, ground
                                • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                                Measure

                                • 1 Tbsp Canola oil
                                • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                • 7⁄8 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                • 4¹⁄2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                • 1¹⁄4 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                • ³⁄4 cup 1⁄2 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                • 1 tsp Salt, table
                                • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (¹⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                                • 4 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                • 2 tsp Basil, dried
                                • ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
                                • 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                                • 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                • 2 Tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • - - Canola oil
                                  • 6 lb 8 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                  • 8¹⁄2 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                  • 1 lb ²⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                  • 12¹⁄2 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                  • 10½ oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                  • 5½ oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                  • - - Salt, table
                                  • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                                  • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                  • - - Basil, dried
                                  • - - Black pepper, ground
                                  • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                  • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                  • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                                  Measure

                                  • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
                                  • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                  • 1¾ cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                  • 2 qt 1 cup *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                  • 2¹⁄2 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                  • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                  • 1½ cups 1 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                  • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                  • 1 qt 2¹⁄4 cups (²⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                                  • 8 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Basil, dried
                                  • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                  • ¼ cup Parsley, fresh, chopped
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • - - Canola oil
                                    • 3 lb 4 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                    • 4¹⁄4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                    • 8¹⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                    • 6¹⁄4 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                    • 5¹⁄4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                    • 2³⁄4 oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                    • - - Salt, table
                                    • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil canned, diced
                                    • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                    • - - Basil, dried
                                    • - - Black pepper, ground
                                    • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                    • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                    • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                                    Measure

                                    • 1 Tbsp Canola oil
                                    • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                    • 7⁄8 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                    • 4¹⁄2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                    • 1¹⁄4 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                    • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                    • ³⁄4 cup 1⁄2 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                    • 1 tsp Salt, table
                                    • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (¹⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                                    • 4 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                    • 2 tsp Basil, dried
                                    • ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
                                    • 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                                    • 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                    • 2 Tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • - - Canola oil
                                      • 6 lb 8 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                      • 8¹⁄2 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                      • 1 lb ²⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                      • 12¹⁄2 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                      • 10½ oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                      • 5½ oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                      • - - Salt, table
                                      • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                                      • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                      • - - Basil, dried
                                      • - - Black pepper, ground
                                      • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                      • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                      • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                                      Measure

                                      • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
                                      • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                      • 1¾ cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                      • 2 qt 1 cup *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                      • 2¹⁄2 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                      • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                      • 1½ cups 1 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                      • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                      • 1 qt 2¹⁄4 cups (²⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                                      • 8 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Basil, dried
                                      • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                      • ¼ cup Parsley, fresh, chopped

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • - - Canola oil
                                        • 3 lb 4 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                        • 4¹⁄4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                        • 8¹⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                        • 6¹⁄4 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                        • 5¹⁄4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                        • 2³⁄4 oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                        • - - Salt, table
                                        • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil canned, diced
                                        • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                        • - - Basil, dried
                                        • - - Black pepper, ground
                                        • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                        • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                        • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                                        Measure

                                        • 1 Tbsp Canola oil
                                        • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                        • 7⁄8 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                        • 4¹⁄2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" diced
                                        • 1¹⁄4 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                        • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                        • ³⁄4 cup 1⁄2 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                        • 1 tsp Salt, table
                                        • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (¹⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                                        • 4 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                        • 2 tsp Basil, dried
                                        • ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
                                        • 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                                        • 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                        • 2 Tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • - - Canola oil
                                          • 6 lb 8 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                          • 8¹⁄2 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                          • 1 lb ²⁄3 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                          • 12¹⁄2 oz *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                          • 10½ oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                          • 5½ oz *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                          • - - Salt, table
                                          • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                                          • - - *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                          • - - Basil, dried
                                          • - - Black pepper, ground
                                          • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                          • - - Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                          • - - Parsley, fresh, chopped

                                          Measure

                                          • 2 Tbsp Canola oil
                                          • - - Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, fresh or frozen, raw, ½" diced
                                          • 1¾ cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                          • 2 qt 1 cup *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ¹⁄2" diced
                                          • 2¹⁄2 cups *Onions, fresh, peeled, ¹⁄4" diced
                                          • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                          • 1½ cups 1 Tbsp *Mushrooms, fresh, thinly sliced
                                          • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                          • 1 qt 2¹⁄4 cups (²⁄3 No.10 can) Tomatoes with juice, garlic, oregano, and basil, canned, diced
                                          • 8 cloves *Garlic, fresh, minced
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Basil, dried
                                          • 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh or bottled
                                          • ¼ cup Parsley, fresh, chopped
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Heat oil on medium-high heat.
                                            For 25 servings, use 2 extra-large skillets.
                                            For 50 servings, use 4 extra-large skillets.
                                          • Add chicken and sauté 10–15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
                                          • Add zucchini, eggplant, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and salt. Cook an additional 5 minutes, until onions are tender. Stir often.
                                          • Add diced canned tomatoes with juice, minced garlic, dried basil, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil.
                                          • Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juices from tomatoes and vinegar have reduced. Stir frequently.
                                          • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
                                            Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Serve ³⁄8 cup (No. 10 scoop).
                                            Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Nutrition Facts
                                          Chicken Ratatouille USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving 0 ³⁄8 cup (No. 10 scoop) Chicken Ratatouille.
                                          Calories 101 Calories from Fat 36
                                          % Daily Value*
                                          Total Fat 4g6%
                                          Saturated Fat 1g6%
                                          Cholesterol 38mg13%
                                          Sodium 185mg8%
                                          Total Carbohydrates 3g1%
                                          Dietary Fiber 1g4%
                                          Total Sugars 3g3%
                                          Protein 13g26%
                                          Calcium 22mg2%
                                          Iron 1mg6%
                                          *
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:

                                          Zucchini: 4½ oz

                                          Eggplant: 10⅓ oz

                                          Mature onions: 7¼ oz

                                          Green pepper: 6¾ oz

                                          Mushrooms: 3 oz

                                          Garlic: 4 cloves

                                          50 Servings:

                                          Zucchini: 9 oz

                                          Eggplant: 1 lb 4⅔ oz

                                          Mature onions: 14½ oz

                                          Green pepper: 13½ oz

                                          Mushrooms: 6 oz

                                          Garlic: 8 cloves

                                          Notes

                                          *See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
                                          Variations
                                          If chicken is frozen, defrost in the refrigerator for 1 day per 1–5 pounds. Hold raw chicken at 40 °F or lower.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:

                                          About 5 lb 12 oz

                                          2 qt 2³⁄8 cup

                                          50 Servings:

                                          About 11 lb 8 oz

                                          1 gal 1 qt ⅞ cup