Lentil and Chicken Stew

My family loves this hearty Lentil and Chicken Stew, packed with vegetables. It is truly wonderful, super easy, and versatile too as you can use any vegetables you wish! 

This delicious stew is not only packed with flavors but also filled with nutritious ingredients that make it a wholesome and satisfying meal any time of the year, especially during winter days.

The combination of lentils and chicken creates a rich and hearty base for the stew, especially when I make it in my Dutch oven.

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making them an excellent addition to any meal. The chicken adds a savory depth of flavor and extra protein to the dish.

The addition of vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, and celery brings a burst of colors, textures, and flavors to the stew.

Carrots provide natural sweetness and a vibrant orange hue, while peas add a pop of freshness. Onions and garlic add a savory aroma and depth of flavor, while celery adds a pleasant crunch and subtle earthy notes.

I must be honest here, as I always am, I am not a fan of lentils. Well, I was never a fan. I am not sure why, as they taste similar to beans, but just something sour in the texture.

With that being said, when I made it this way, I ate two bowls. 2025 has been the discovery of my love fr lentils.

The combination of these ingredients creates a well-balanced and wholesome meal, and for the first time, I love the taste and the texture.

I hope you give it a try and report back. Now, if you are a vegetarian, you can most definitely omit the chicken and use vegetable stock to make it just as flavorful and comforting.

I love adding kale or spinach to this stew. It is so delicious! You can also add some frozen baby peas. I love adding peas, and it goes so well with lentils.

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Yield: SERVES 6

Lentil and Chicken Stew

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A hearty and comforting stew packed with protein, fiber, and rich flavors.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups (about 300 g) preboiled lentils
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 400 g, sliced)
• 2 carrots (about 150 g, chopped)
• ½ onion (about 100 g, chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (about 100 g, chopped)
• 2 potatoes (about 250 g, peeled and chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups (480 ml) chicken bone broth
• 2 cups (480 ml) water
• 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
• 2 bay leaves, dried
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil or ghee
• 2 tsp (10 g) sea salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp (2 g) black pepper
• 1 tsp (2 g) dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Preboil the lentils, slice the chicken, and chop all vegetables. I like to place lentils in cold water and just boil it, then dump that water out.
2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat oil or ghee over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for a few minutes until softened.
3. Cook the Chicken: Add sliced chicken (bite size) and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add Potatoes & Season: Stir in chopped potatoes, sea salt, black pepper, and dried herbs. You can use oregano, or thyme, and parsley to give you extra aroma plus they are great in stews like this.
5. Pour in Broth & Tomato Sauce: Add chicken bone broth and water, followed by the tomato sauce. Stir well.
6. Add Lentils & Bay Leaves: Mix in pre-boiled lentils and drop in the bay leaves. Adjust seasoning as needed. You can even use a teaspoon of chicken bouillon if you like extra rich broth.
7. Simmer: Cover and let the stew simmer for about 30 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender at medium-high temperature.
8. Serve & Enjoy: Remove bay leaves before serving. Enjoy warm!

Notes

• To save yourself time, you can use canned lentils.
• If you do not eat meat add more veg such as spinach, kale or peas.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 273Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 510mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 8gSugar: 4gProtein: 24g

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