CHICKEN AND LENTIL CHILI

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I like to make a simple, hearty slow-cooked recipe at least once a week. You can mix this up the night before and throw it into the crock on your way out the door. Use hotter tomatoes and chilies or salsa if you like more zing. -Laurie Stout-Letz, Bountiful, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup (about 5 ounces) frozen corn
1 cup mild salsa
1 can (4 to 4-1/2 ounces) chopped green chiles
2/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Tortilla chips, shredded Mexican cheese and sliced olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 16 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and lentils are tender, 5-6 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly and chop. Return chicken to slow cooker; heat through. Serve over tortilla chips and top with cheese and olives, if desired.Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; if necessary, add a little water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 844mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

naruto solos
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of chicken and lentils.


Noah Giusa
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. They won't even know they're there!


Nokul Bormon
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I made this chili in my slow cooker and it turned out amazing. It's so easy to just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook all day.


Monica Pantoja
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This chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Naveed Shah
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I love that this chili is made with lentils instead of ground beef. It's a healthier option and just as delicious.


Victoria Udom
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a really healthy and affordable meal.


Nati Asefaw
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This chili is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Awudu Baba
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


khan mamun
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This chili is so hearty and filling. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Afootboymonir hossain
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I love the smoky flavor of this chili. It's the perfect amount of spice.


Ntethelelo Mchunu
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This chili is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. They won't even know they're there!


TARAS BEATE
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I made this chili in my slow cooker and it turned out amazing. It's so easy to just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook all day.


Dustin Bain
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This chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Caaisho Xasan
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I love that this chili is made with lentils instead of ground beef. It's a healthier option and just as delicious.


Shamsa Shamsa
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a really healthy and affordable meal.


Muhammad Altaf
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Horiya Malik
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


ZeeMark ImitationJewellry
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This chili was delicious and so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


ABDULAI KOROMA
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I'm not a huge fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of chicken and lentils was perfect, and the chili had just the right amount of spice.


Md Ajim
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This chicken and lentil chili was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the addition of the lentils, which added a nice texture and extra protein.