When I was researching the name for this chicken and lentil casserole, I found that people expect different things from a recipe called “casserole”.

Some people expect a dish that is baked in the oven and covered in cheese; others, think of a casserole as a type of stew; and still, others think of it as a meal that is quickly put together and then slowly cooked in the oven allowing the flavors to naturally develop.

This chicken and green lentil casserole doesn’t include cheese and isn’t a stew.

It’s the type of a “casserole” dish that doesn’t take a lot of time and effort to put together. Basically, you just need to quickly saute the veggies, place all the ingredients in a baking dish and let the oven do its magic. In an hour and a bit, you’ll have a comforting, flavorful, and protein-rich dish.

I served this chicken and lentil casserole over buckwheat with a side salad and it was delicious. It also tastes awesome over any other healthy low GI grain or with steamed or roasted vegetables. Also, makes for great leftovers the next day.

With the winter being almost over (I am being overly optimistic here because we are facing at least another 2 months of winter here in Toronto), I am hoping to start transitioning to lighter, spring recipes. For now, though, hearty soups, stews, and casseroles are doing a great job of keeping us full and happy.

Enjoy!

Yield: 6 to 7 portions

Chicken and Green Lentil Casserole

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Chicken and Green Lentil Casserole - a comforting, flavorful, and protein-rich dish. Just place all the ingredients into a baking dish and let the oven do its magic.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 to 10 chicken thighs
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 3/4 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Season the chicken with some garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate for a few minutes.
3. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften. Make sure not to overcook the vegetables.
4. Transfer the vegetables to a baking dish. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, lentils and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine.
5. Place the chicken thighs on top of the mixture and press slightly so that they are covered with the liquid. Put the baking dish into the oven and cook for about 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1/6 of recipe
Amount Per ServingCalories 738Total Fat 47.8gSaturated Fat 12.4gTrans Fat 0.2gUnsaturated Fat 35.2gCholesterol 249.4mgSodium 341.8mgCarbohydrates 24.4gFiber 4.2gSugar 5gProtein 50.6g