Delicious Lentil Chicken
A Hudgens
over 1 year ago
A flavorful and nutritious dish made with lentils and chicken.
Cooking Time
45 minutes
Serving Size
4 servings
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
300
Protein
30g
Fat
8g
Sat Fat
2g
Carbs
30g
Chole
80mg
Fiber
10g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
600mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4. Push the vegetables to one side of the pot and add the chicken breasts. Cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 5. Add the cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to coat the chicken and vegetables with the spices.
- 6. Pour in the chicken broth and add the rinsed lentils. Stir to combine.
- 7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- 8. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- 9. Serve the lentil chicken hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- 10. Enjoy!
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