Chicken Lentil Stew Recipe

A hearty and nutritious stew perfect for any meal.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Wooden Spoon
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 lb Chicken Breast, diced
1 cup Lentils, rinsed
1 Onion, chopped
2 Carrots, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
4 cups Chicken Broth
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Paprika
to taste Salt and Pepper
2 cups Spinach optional

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
Add chopped onion, carrots, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Stir in lentils, chicken broth, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in spinach if using, and cook until wilted.
Serve hot.

Notes:

This stew is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chicken, Lentil, Stew

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