Mediterranean Chicken Stew Recipe | Heart Healthy

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each)
• 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 1 medium eggplant, washed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large zucchini, washed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 bulb cut into 1/2-inch pieces fennel
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/4 cups unsalted chicken stock
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 can (14.5 oz) no salt added diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15.5 oz) no salt added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus additional for garnish