Description
Experience the delightful fusion of tender chicken and hearty lentils in this Quick Chicken and Lentils Skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this easy-to-make dish brings warmth and flavor to your table. Gather your loved ones, savor the rich aromas, and indulge in a meal that’s sure to impress everyone – all while keeping cleanup to a minimum!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (dried)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side).
- Stir in rinsed lentils and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin, or paprika as desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg