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A small bowl filled with brown lentil stew, with pieces of cooked marinated chicken, yogurt and parsley on top

One Pot Chicken And Lentil Stew

This one pot chicken and lentil stew recipe is a light and healthy one pot meal that's bursting with creamy and zesty deliciousness! The chicken is marinaded with a variety of healthy, anti-inflammatory spices, yogurt and tangy orange juice for a mouthwatering healthy meal that the whole family will love!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 411 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
  • 2 medium raw chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes (thawed chicken breasts work great as well!)
  • 1 tsp celery seed, divided
  • 1 tsp coriander, divided
  • 2 tsp paprika, divided
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 5.3 oz container of plain Greek yogurt, reserving a few tbsp to dollop on top at the end  (a little under 1 cup)
  • the juice of 1/2 of a small orange, about 1/4 cup
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red onion, peeled and sliced thin (or yellow/white onion, whatever you have)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • parsley or cilantro as garnish

Instructions
 

  • MAKE THE CHICKEN MARINADE - In a bowl, mix together the yogurt (reserve a couple teaspoons) 1/2 tsp celery seed, 1/2 tsp coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp Italian seasoning and orange juice. Toss the cubed chicken with the yogurt marinade. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
  • SEAR THE CHICKEN - Heat one tbsp of olive oil over medium heat in a large cast iron dutch oven or pot with a lid. Add the marinated chicken to the pot and cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes. Toss in your chopped red onion, flip the chicken and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, undisturbed.
  • SIMMER WITH THE LENTILS - Add the green lentils, coconut milk, chicken broth, 1/2 tsp coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp celery seed and salt/pepper. Stir to fully combine, place the lid on the pot and simmer for about 35 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • PLATE & GARNISH - Test the lentils to make sure they are not too hard. They should be soft but not mushy. Plate the lentils and chicken in a bowl. Garnish with parsley and a dollop of plain Greek yogurt and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 769mgPotassium: 932mgFiber: 16gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 571IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 7mg
Keyword healthy lentil stew, lentil stew
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