Simple Chicken and Lentil Skillet
Cook time: 25 minutes
A one-pan meal perfect for pregnancy with high protein, folate, and iron. Tender chicken and red lentils in a mild, flavorful sauce with spinach and tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
- 1 cup red lentils (cook faster than other types)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet and cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until done (165°F). Remove and slice.
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In the same pan, add remaining oil and sauté onion for 3 minutes. Add garlic, then red lentils and broth. Simmer 12-15 minutes until lentils are tender.
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Stir in diced tomatoes and spinach until spinach wilts. Add sliced chicken back to warm through.
Macros
Whole Dish
Field | Amount |
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Calories | 1,180 |
Protein | 90g |
Fat | 32g |
Carbs | 128g |
Fiber | 28g |
Sugar | 18g |
Volume | 1,200g |
Per Serving
590 calories, 45g protein, 16g fat, 64g carbs, 14g fiber, 9g sugar