Simply Delicious Chicken and Lentil Gumbo

40 min

4 servings

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 tbsp Toasted Onion
  • 1⁄2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp Fajita Seasoning, or your choice, to taste
  • 4 cups Nourish Broth
  • 1 1⁄2 tsp Nourish Broth Mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1⁄4 cup dry red wine or nourish broth
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) lentils, drained and rinsed
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, 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, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g (Fiber 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.

Tips

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