How To Make Chicken with Mustard Lentils
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add lentils, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and thyme to the pan. Stir well to combine.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
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Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the pan with the lentils. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Serve the chicken with mustard lentils hot, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1.5g
- Cholesterol : 120mg
- Sodium : 1080mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 28g
- Dietary Fiber : 11g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 52g
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