Sheet Pan Chicken with Oven Ratatouille

As a Registered Dietitian, I love finding ways to make vegetables the star of the meal, and this sheet pan chicken and oven ratatouille dish does just that. Ratatouille is a french dish that contains a beautiful blend of produce such as tomatoes, red bell pepper, yellow squash, zucchini and eggplant. It’s packed with color! This colorful sheet pan chicken and oven ratatouille will be a crowd pleaser for any dinner table.

Eggplant tends to get the short end of the stick in the culinary word, but it deserves to be in the spot light today. Eggplants are low in calorie, high in fiber, and featured in a Mediterranean diet! A Mediterranean diet is one of the most healthful eating patterns, and it is associated with numerous improved health outcomes!

Eggplants are also a great source of anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant attributed to promote heart health. Some studies also show that another compound found in eggplants called nasunin may improve blood flow to the brain. Increasing our portion of vegetables at our meals can significantly increase the nutrient-density of our meals. It is a good goal to aim for at least half of your plate coming from vegetables.

An added bonus to this dish is the easy clean up afterward! Simply put your sheet pan in the dishwasher and enjoy your evening at home. Sheet pan meals are also a great recipes for beginner cooks to start with!

Interested in adding more eggplant into your diet? Try our Grilled Veggie Sandwich recipe next!

Please note:

Nutrition info is approximate and may contain errors.

Watch our dietitians prepare this dish live:

https://youtu.be/C1TAZiskZiI