Chicken and Lentils

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This chicken and lentils recipe is unusual but delicious. The whole family loves it—from the youngest to the adults. Don't let the 'lentil' ingredient scare you. It is absolutely delicious and very nutritious. It is the dish most often requested in our home. The recipe directions look complicated but are very simple.

Submitted by Lorraine Friberg
Updated on September 3, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 1 small carrot, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

  • ¾ cup dried lentils

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until juices run clear, 5 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.

  2. Add onion to the skillet; cook until tender, 5 minutes. Stir in carrot and garlic, then stir in broth and lentils; season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.

  3. Return chicken to skillet. Cover, and continue cooking 20 minutes. If mixture becomes too dry, add a little water just to moisten.

  4. Stir in tomato sauce; season with rosemary and basil. Continue cooking until lentils tender, 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

308 Calories
14g Fat
19g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 308
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 817mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 593mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.