Savory Chicken Ratatouille Delight

Ingredients

• Drizzle olive oil generously or as desired
• Cube 3 chicken breasts or adjust to your preference
• Add a quarter cup of thinly sliced red onion
• Slice a yellow squash lengthwise and into 1/4-inch pieces
• Slice a green zucchini lengthwise and into 1/4-inch pieces
• Halve and slice a red bell pepper into 1/4-inch strips
• Slice and halve brown mushrooms to your liking
• Mince three cloves of garlic or to taste
• Pour in a cup of chicken stock
• Stir in a can of tomato paste (6 ounces)
• Sprinkle in a tablespoon of herbes de Provence
• Add two teaspoons of ground cumin
• Incorporate two teaspoons of dried oregano
• Include two teaspoons of celery salt
• Season with salt and ground black pepper to your liking

Step 1

Begin by heating a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Toss in the chicken and diced onion, sautéing until the chicken is tender with just a hint of pink at the center, which should take around 3 to 5 minutes. Next, introduce a colorful array of yellow squash, green zucchini, vibrant red bell pepper, and earthy mushrooms to the mix. Stir and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, usually about 4 minutes.

Step 2

Infuse the dish with the aroma of garlic, stirring continuously until it releases its fragrant essence, approximately 3 minutes. To elevate the flavors, pour in some chicken stock and stir in a dollop of tomato paste. Sprinkle in a blend of herbes de Provence, cumin, oregano, and a hint of celery salt. Mix everything together thoroughly.

Step 3

As the medley simmers, keep stirring and adjusting the liquid levels as needed until the vegetables reach your desired level of tenderness, typically an additional 4 to 8 minutes. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste before serving.