Description
A hearty and flavorful chicken and lentil dish that’s perfect for meal prep and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 cups green or brown lentils
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons mixed herbs and spices
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the chicken in olive oil until golden.
- Sauté aromatics (onion, garlic) until fragrant.
- Add lentils, vegetables, and broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Chicken breasts can be substituted for thighs (reduce cooking time by 5 minutes).
- Green or brown lentils work best as they hold their shape.
- Can be made in a slow cooker: cook on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours.
- Perfect for meal prep – stores up to 4 days in refrigerator.
- For kid-friendly version, reduce spices and cut vegetables smaller.
- Serve over rice or with garlic bread if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken and lentils, meal prep, family dinner, healthy dinner, one-pot meal
