Description
A deeply comforting stew with caramelized onions, earthy lentils, and tender shredded chicken, perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lentils, chicken broth, thyme, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add shredded chicken and cook for 5 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and use vegetable broth. The stew thickens as it sits; add more broth if reheating.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Protein: 28 g