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Smoky Chicken & Red Lentil Stew

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time2 hrs 30 minsTotal Time2 hrs 45 mins

Smoky Chicken & Red Lentil Stew

 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
 3 stalks celery, chopped
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 2 medium carrots, chopped
 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
 ¾ cup dry red lentils
 ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
 1 tsp smoked paprika
 2 cups loosely packed baby kale
 Fat-free sour cream and chopped fresh dill for garnish (optional)
1

In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, add chicken, celery, garlic, carrots, onion, chicken broth, lentils, lemon juice, paprika and 1 cup water; cover and cook on high 2½ hours or low 5 hours or until lentils are tender and internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°.

2

Stir kale, 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper into stew. Makes about 9 cups.

3

Serve stew garnished with sour cream and dill, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1

Amount per serving
Calories299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 742mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 32g12%

Dietary Fiber 6g22%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 34g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.