Description
A hearty high-protein bowl featuring chicken, lentils, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole green lentils, rinsed
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups brown or white rice, cooked
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cubanelle pepper, seeded and chopped
- 0.5 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 can (14.75 oz) fire-roasted corn, drained
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- Optional toppings: salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream, or guacamole
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of whole green lentils in cold water to remove any debris.
- In a saucepan, combine the lentils, 1.5 cups of chicken broth, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20-30 minutes until tender.
- While lentils are cooking, make 2 cups of brown or white rice according to package directions. Once cooked, toss with 2 tbsp lime juice and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped red and cubanelle peppers for about 4 minutes, then add 0.5 chopped sweet onion and continue cooking for another 3 minutes.
- In another pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 2 lbs of cubed chicken breast, sprinkling with 1.5 tsp chili powder, 0.5 tsp cayenne, 0.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Cook for 6 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves into the chicken. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- In large bowls, layer the cooked rice, tender lentils, sautéed peppers, and savory chicken. Top with chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomato, and your favorite toppings.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Pre-cook the lentils and rice ahead of time for quicker meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg