Chicken Marinara Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, julienned
• 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• hot cooked spaghetti
• parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Drain tomatoes, reserve juice, and set aside.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine cornstarch, tomato sauce, chicken broth, wine, seasonings and reserved juice. Stir until smooth. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken and garlic in hot oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.

4. 4

   In same skillet, stir-fry onion and pepper for 4 minutes. Add eggplant; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes or until tender.

5. 5

   Stir sauce; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes, until thick.

6. 6

   Add chicken and tomatoes; heat through.

7. 7

   Serve over pasta. Top with parmesan cheese.