Best 8 Curried Lentil And Grilled Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Curried Lentil and Grilled Chicken Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the richness of Indian spices with the tender succulence of chicken and lentils. This delectable dish promises a delightful journey for your taste buds, combining the warmth of curry with the vibrant notes of fresh vegetables. Alongside this main course marvel, discover a treasure trove of complementary recipes that will elevate your dining experience to new heights. Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing selection of appetizers, sides, and desserts, each carefully curated to complement the flavors of the casserole. From the zesty crunch of our Cucumber and Onion Salad to the creamy indulgence of our Avocado Cilantro Sauce, every recipe is a testament to culinary artistry. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant tapestry of flavors and textures that await you in this comprehensive culinary guide.

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CHICKEN AND LENTILS



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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

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
¾ cup dried lentils
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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

LENTIL CHICKEN CURRY



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This delicious lentil chicken curry is made with yellow lentils, curry powder, and coconut milk along with a few other pantry staples. Perfect over steamed rice for a complete meal.

Provided by Veena Azmanov

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb Chicken thighs (2 boneless thighs)
1/2 cup Lentils (yellow, red or green)
2 tbsp Oil (canola or coconut)
1/2 cup Onions (diced)
4 Curry leaves (optional)
2 Bay leaves
1 tsp Ginger
1 tsp Garlic
1 Tomato (large, chopped)
2 tbsp Curry powder
1/4 tsp Garam masala
1/2 cup Coconut Milk
1 cup Water (or broth, divided, )
1/2 tsp Tamarind paste (or vinegar)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper

Steps:

  • Season chicken - Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Place in a medium bowl and season with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp of curry powder - combine well and leave to marinate for 15 mins.Pro tip - This chicken can be left to marinate for up to 12 hours in the fridge.
  • Saute chicken - In a heavy bottom saute pan or cast-iron skillet, add 1 tbsp oil. Saute the chicken on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and keep warm. Pro tip -We want to get some color on the chicken, not cook it. It will cook later in the sauce.
  • Saute - To the same pan, add remaining oil - Saute onions for a minute. Then add the curry leaves and bay leaves. Followed by the grated ginger and minced garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Curry - Next, add the chopped tomatoes and curry powder. Saute until you get a nice aroma of the spices - about 2 minutes.
  • Lentils - Then, add the lentils and 1/2 cup water or broth. Cover and cook for 7 minutes.Pro tip - Lentils take longer than chicken to cook so we cook them halfway before adding the chicken.
  • Chicken - Next, return the chicken back to the pan along with the coconut milk and remaining water or broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until lentils are soft.
  • Finish - Add the garam masala, tamarind paste (or vinegar). Return to a boil then taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve over steamed rice or Indian bread like chapati or naan

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 351 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Easy and healthy casserole!

Provided by Shane

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
2 cups water
1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spread lentils into a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Pour water over lentils. Add tomatoes, carrots, green bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, celery, parsley, and garlic to lentil mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lentils are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove aluminum foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over casserole; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 20.4 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 245 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ONE-POT LENTIL CHICKEN



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This all-in-one, 40-minute meal makes a brilliant, fuss-free supper, and saves on the washing up too. Pair with potatoes or rice for a hearty dinner

Provided by Sarah Randell

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tsp vegetable oil
2 rasher lean dry-cure back bacon, trimmed and chopped
2 large bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 tsp plain flour
2 tsp tomato purée
150ml dry white wine
200ml chicken stock
50g green lentil
½ tsp dried thyme
85g chestnut mushroom, halved if large
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 rasher lean dry-cure back bacon, trimmed and chopped
2 large bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 tsp plain flour
2 tsp tomato purée
150ml dry white wine
200ml chicken stock
50g green lentil
½ tsp dried thyme
85g chestnut mushroom, halved if large

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a non-stick wide, shallow pan, add bacon and fry briskly until lightly coloured, then lift on to a plate. Add the chicken and fry on each side until lightly brown. Set aside with the bacon. Tip onion and garlic into the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and tomato purée, then stir over a low heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the wine, stock, lentils and thyme. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the mushrooms. Add the bacon and chicken, pushing them under the liquid. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the chicken cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a non-stick wide, shallow pan, add bacon and fry briskly until lightly coloured, then lift on to a plate. Add the chicken and fry on each side until lightly brown. Set aside with the bacon. Tip onion and garlic into the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and tomato purée, then stir over a low heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the wine, stock, lentils and thyme. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the mushrooms. Add the bacon and chicken, pushing them under the liquid. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the chicken cooked. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2.5 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 2.4 milligram of sodium

CURRY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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When I've invited a crowd over for the holidays, this is the recipe I reach for. It's a rich, meaty dish that makes plenty and satisfies one and all.-Julia Garnett, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 100 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

13 large onions, diced
4 medium bunches celery, sliced
6 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 cups butter, cubed
9 packages (4 ounces each) long grain and wild rice mix
13-1/2 cups water
12 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted
13 cups sour cream
1/4 cup curry powder
72 cups cubed cooked chicken (36 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts)
1 can (8 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In several large saucepans over medium heat, saute the onions, celery and mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in rice with contents of seasoning packets and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. , Stir in the soup, sour cream and curry powder. Fold in chicken. Spoon into nine greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CURRIED LENTIL AND BARLEY CASSEROLE



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Dinner ready in an hour! Enjoy this flavorful lentil and barley casserole made with veggies - a delightful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 cups fat-free vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon curry powder
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1 bag (1 pound) frozen corn, green peas and carrots (or other combination)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat lentils, broth, curry powder and garlic to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in barley and frozen vegetables. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils and barley are tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CURRIED CHICKEN WITH LENTILS



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I came up with this to use up some ingredients I had on hand. It's sort of like a dahl, but with chicken and a few other untraditional ingredients. Serve over rice, or just eat with naan or a piece of crusty bread.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Curries

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 serrano pepper, minced
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 cup dry lentils
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
3 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, serrano peppers, fennel seeds & cumin seeds. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, while stirring, until the seeds are slightly toasted and fragrant.
  • Add the ginger, curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, black pepper & salt. Saute for just about a minute.
  • Add the chicken to the pot and brown a bit, until no longer pink, for about 5 minutes.
  • Finally, stir in lentils, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and spinach. Bring to a boil, then lower heat & simmer while covered for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes or so, and add water if mixture gets a bit too dry.
  • Once the lentils are cooked, the curry is done. Remove from heat, and stir in yogurt. When serving, top with parsley and eggs.

CHICKEN AND RED LENTIL CURRY



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Lovely thick and filling curry that's a breeze to make. Also easily doubled and freezes well.

Provided by littlegreendragon13

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan and add the onion. Cook for 8-10 minutes over a gentle heat stirring occasionally until softened. Stir in the garlic, curry paste and cumin and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  • Add the remaining oil and the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the stock and lentils, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes stirring occasionally until the lentils are tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  • Stir in the yoghurt and cover, simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with basmati rice.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your dish. Look for lentils that are plump and free of debris, and use fresh vegetables and herbs.
  • Don't overcook the lentils: Cook them until they are tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a good quality curry powder: This is the key to getting a flavorful curry. Look for a curry powder that is fresh and has a deep, complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables: You can use any type of vegetables that you like in this dish. Some good options include carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and bell peppers.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This dish goes well with rice, quinoa, or naan bread.

Conclusion:

Curried lentil and grilled chicken casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of lentils, chicken, vegetables, and curry spices, this casserole is a hearty and nutritious meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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