Simply Delicious Chicken and Lentil Gumbo

40 min
4 servings
$2.60/serving

Thanks to the lentils, this hearty meal is a good source of protein and an excellent source of fibre.

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil

16 oz (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into pieces

2 celery ribs, diced

1 tbspToasted Onion

¹⁄₂ red bell pepper, diced

1 tspFajita Seasoning, or your choice, to taste

4 cupsNourish Broth

¹⁄₄ cup dry red wine or nourish broth

1 can (14 oz/398 ml) lentils, drained and rinsed

Sea Salt (Grinder), to taste

Black Pepper (Grinder), to taste

Preparation

Heat Multipurpose Pot to medium; add vegetable oil and lightly brown chicken on all sides. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and drain any excess oil from pot.
Add celery, Toasted Onion, and red bell pepper. Stir and heat until aromatic. Return chicken to pot and sprinkle with Seasoning.
Stir in prepared Nourish Broth and dry red wine if using. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and gently simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Add canned lentils and heat until chicken is fully cooked. Season with Salt and Pepper.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 270, Fat 6 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g (Fibre 10 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 32 g.

Tips

Flavour Changer: For a more authentic Cajun taste, add ¹⁄₂ lb (250 g) sliced browned andouille sausage.

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Toasted Onion

Fajita Seasoning

Nourish Broth Mix

Sea Salt (Grinder)

Black Pepper (Grinder)