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Hearty Lentil and Chicken Stew Recipe

Hearty Lentil and Chicken Stew Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tsp olive oil
3/4 lb chicken breasts, cubed into 1 in . pieces
1 onion, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
4 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup lentils
1 1/4 cup fat-free , reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 cup diced no salt-added tomatoes w/juice
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cinnamon
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

IN large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken & saute for 5 minutes. Remove chicken w/slotted spoon & set aside on plate. To same pan, add onion, peppers & garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Add lentils, broth, water, tomatoes and spices, and bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender. Return chicken to pan and cover and simmer for 15 minutes more. Serve w/crusty, whole-wheat bread and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Refrigerate any leftovers.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	364.15 Kcal (1525 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13g	20%
Cholesterol	27.89mg	9%
Sodium	620.13mg	26%
Potassium	835.43mg	18%
Total Carbs	37.27g	12%
Sugars	5.59g	22%
Dietary Fiber	11.03g	44%
Protein	25.18g	50%
Vitamin C	112.7mg	188%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	97.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.9 Kcal (481 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.1g	20%
Cholesterol	8.8mg	9%
Sodium	195.68mg	26%
Potassium	263.61mg	18%
Total Carbs	11.76g	12%
Sugars	1.76g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3.48g	44%
Protein	7.94g	50%
Vitamin C	35.6mg	188%
Iron	1.3mg	24%
Calcium	30.7mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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