Chicken Ratatouille USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
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. This delicious dish can be served hot or cold.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
⅜ cup (No. 10 scoop) provides 1½ oz equivalent meat and ¼ cup vegetable.
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
https://teamnutrition.usda.gov
No ratings yet

*You must be a registered user to use this feature, please click "Login" at the top right corner and then proceed

or
click here to create an account.

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 ⅜ cup (No. 10 scoop).
    Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Chicken Ratatouille USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ⅜ cup (No. 10 scoop) Chicken Ratatouille.
Calories
101
Total Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
38
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
185
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
3
g
1
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Calcium
 
22
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*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
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 2⅜ cup
50 Servings:
About 11 lb 8 oz
1 gal 1 qt ⅞ cup