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Lentil and Chicken Stew
Ingredients
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin seed
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • 2 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Ginger
  • 2 Cup Chicken Stock (low sodium)
  • 1 Can Plum Tomato (15 OZ) Juice included
  • 1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Large Bell Pepper
  • 1 Large Onion Minced
  • 1 LB Chicken Breast (2 Chicken breasts) Cut in 1 Inch cube
  • 1 Large Sweet Potato Cubed
  • 1 Cup Green Lentils Washed
  • 1 Cup Red Lentils Washed
  • 2 Sprig Thyme
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Clove Garlic minced
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground All-Spice
  • Pinch of brown sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 Cup Shredded Carrots or 2 Carrots Chopped
Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 5-8 minutes, until it becomes soft. Add the spices. Allow the spices to become fragrant. Add Garlic, ginger, bay leaves. Cook for about 2 minutes. 

    Place the onion mixture in the slow cooker along with all remaining ingredients.

    Cook on low for 6 hours.

    Gently stir in the lemon juice and salt.

    Serve with lemon wedges, room temp yogurt, extra cilantro and warm bread.

    This Lentil and Chicken Stew recipe is perfect for when you just want something hearty, warming & comforting to eat. Slow cooker recipe with tons of flavor.