Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium celery stalk, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can whole tomatoes
• 1½ tsp. dried basil, crushed
• Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
• 2 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 medium eggplant, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped (for garnish, optional)