CHICKEN AND LENTIL STEW (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

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From most recent book. Haven't tried. This hearty, quick cooking stew tastes as if it had been simmered for hours. Double the recipe, it freezes beautifully.

Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 6 1 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut crosswise into 1/2 in. slices
15 ounces lentils, can drained and rinsed
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, with juices
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
4 ounces Baby Spinach (4 cups)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano, pepper, and a pinch of salt; reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirrring occasionally, 4 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook 3 minutes longer.
  • Stir in chicken breasts and cook for 1 minute. Add lentils, tomatoes, and their juices, and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, cover, and cook 1 minute longer or until spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.

Joshua Lahammer
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were great and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Minhal Sherazi
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of chicken and lentils, and the spices give it a really nice flavor. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Florence Lawrence
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I'm a big fan of stews and this one is one of my favorites. The flavors are amazing and the lentils add a great texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jay Yao
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great! The flavors were even better the next day. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Alfred Larraga
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to others, but I would suggest using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Jess Barroso
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were great and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Flair
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of chicken and lentils, and the spices give it a really nice flavor. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Elta
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I'm a big fan of stews and this one is one of my favorites. The flavors are amazing and the lentils add a great texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


SEMAKULA IBRAHIM
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great! The flavors were even better the next day. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Marlena Elias
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to others, but I would suggest using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Jamal Lingo
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were great and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Beverly Senzee
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of chicken and lentils, and the spices give it a really nice flavor. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Viber Strike
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I'm a big fan of stews and this one is one of my favorites. The flavors are amazing and the lentils add a great texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


J WaltDuhs
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out great! The flavors were even better the next day. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Odame Samuel
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to others, but I would suggest using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Zakir Guli
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were great and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Denise H
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of chicken and lentils, and the spices give it a really nice flavor. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Robert Hersh
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I made this stew last night and it was a huge success! My husband and I both loved it. The flavors were perfect and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


CELINE EDWARDS
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This stew is amazing! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so complex and delicious, and the lentils add a great texture. I highly recommend this recipe.