LENTILS WITH CHICKEN (WW)
I really liked this dish - good and filling. It is 8 points plus/serving. Recipe source: WW magazine (not sure which issue). I used red lentils as that is what I had, but I am pretty sure brown lentils will hold up better in this recipe.
Provided by ellie_
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat and heat the oil and then add the vegetables and herbs (carrots -pepper) and cook for 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the broth, tomatoes and lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes.
- While lentils are cooking prepare the chicken by preheating the oven to 325 degrees F. Sprinkle chicken with salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Spray skillet with Pam and set it over medium heat. Add chicken and brown chicken. Add 2/3 cup broth to skillet (I skipped this step) and bring to a boil. Cover and bake until chicken is done (30 minutes).
- Stir chicken juices in with the lentils.
- To serve, top lentils with the chicken and then sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 743.6, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 22.7
CHICKEN AND LENTILS
This recipe is an unusual dish that all the family loves and is requested by all from the smallest 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.
Provided by Lorraine Friberg
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken pieces 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet, and set aside.
- Place onion in the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the carrot and garlic. Stir in the lentils and broth, and season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet. Cover, and continue cooking 20 minutes. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a little water to just moisten.
- Stir tomato sauce into the skillet. Season with rosemary and basil. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir in lemon juice, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 816.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
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