Chicken and Lentils Recipe
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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."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 3/4 cup dried lentils
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Return chicken to skillet. Cover, and continue cooking 20 minutes. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a little water to just moisten.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 314 | Total Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 66mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2006 by mish1 
I have cooked this recipe twice now, once with the bone in chicken and once with boneless... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by lisaonthepiano 
YUMMY!! I will definitely make this again and again. Like other reviewers, I soaked the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2005 by THERESA_M 
Delicious and very satisfying, especially on a chilly evening. I used boneless, skinless... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by KDW1 
This was really good. I used 1 tsp fresh basil instead of 1/2 dried because my husband, the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2005 by LOOSENUP 
Put all in the crockpot before bed and the wonderful smell woke me up at 5:30 in the morning. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by R, J, & A 
I had never had lentils before but I really loved this. My husband and one year old son loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2006 by ASHLEY40 
This recipe was great... I will certainly be making this one again - incredible! I had people... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2006 by Carah 
Wow! I've been trying new recipes with lentels and this one is now my favorite! I put the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by MICHELLE85 
This is pretty good the way it is but I will probably add more spices next time. I did soak... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2005 by DC Girly Girl 
Good! I added 1/2 chopped green pepper and used a chunky style spaghetti sauce instead of the... MORE

 
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