One pot lentil chicken
This fuss-free one pot dish is packed full of flavour and contains only 360 calories per serving
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 rashers, chopped
2 large chicken thighs, skin removed
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic, thinly sliced
2 tsp plain flour
2 tsp tomato purée
150ml dry white wine
200ml chicken stock
50g green lentils
½ tsp dried thyme
85g button mushrooms, halved
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add bacon and fry briskly until lightly golden in colour and then transfer to a plate.
Tip in the chicken and fry on each side until lightly brown. Leave to one side with the bacon and then add the onion and garlic.
Leave to cook for 4-5 minutes.
Mix in the flour, followed by the tomato purée and then continue stirring over a low heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add in the wine, stock, lentils and thyme. Bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer for five minutes.
Stir in the mushrooms, add the chicken and bacon and combine well.
Cover and simmer for a further 25- 30 minutes until the lentils are tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
Season if desired.
Serves
2
Main ingredients
Chicken, Lentils
Recipe Type
Dinner, Easy, Family Dinners, Stew, One Pot, Low Calorie
Special Info
Gluten free
Level of Difficulty
Easy
For a more filling dish, add 2-3 chopped medium potatoes.
