Name: Crockpot Chicken and Lentils
Ingredients: 3 tsps crumbled bay leaves, whole; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp curry powder; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1 1/2 tsps pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 tsps Italian seasoning; 1 tsp sage; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp seasoning salt; 2 cups sesame and ginger teriyaki marinade; 8 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breasts; 4 cups chicken stock; 3 stalks large celery, chopped; 1/4 cup garlic, crushed; 1 large onion; 3 medium whole roma tomatoes; 15 oz black beans; 2 cups lentils

A very satisfying and rewarding dish that is worth starting the night before with delicious flavors, low fat, good protein and fiber.

Yields	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
20	-	-

Ingredients

3 tsps crumbled bay leaves, whole

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp curry powder

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1 1/2 tsps pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1 1/2 tsps italian seasoning

1 tsp sage

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp seasoning salt

2 cups sesame and ginger teriyaki marinade

8 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breasts

4 cups chicken stock

3 stalks large celery, chopped

1/4 cup garlic, crushed

1 large onion

3 medium whole roma tomatoes

15 oz black beans

2 cups lentils

Directions

1.	Soak the lentils in water and marinate the chicken (cut into large cubes) over night.
2.	In a large crockpot, place chopped chicken, chopped onion, celery, lentils, black beans, garlic and dry seasonings.
3.	Simmer remaining marinade from chicken, until reduced 50% and then add to crockpot along with the chicken stock.
4.	Cook on low-medium for 10 hours, until chicken can be broken up with wooden spoon.
5.	Add tomatoes and if using fresh herbs, approximately 1-2 hours before serving.
6.	Freeze leftovers for a quick dinner or divide for easy to heat lunches. The cayenne is optional.
7.	Note: have fun with the flavors and enjoy a comforting bowl on a cold day!
8.	Tip: soak the lentils with 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda overnight and be sure to rinse thoroughly to help minimize the effects of the gas with beans.

Nutritional Summary

There are 367 calories in 1 serving of Crockpot Chicken and Lentils.

Calorie Breakdown: 32% fat, 33% carbs, 36% prot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

per serve

Amount Per Serving

Calories

367

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

12.93g

17%

Saturated Fat

1.983g

10%

Trans Fat

0.024g

Polyunsaturated Fat

6.716g

Monounsaturated Fat

3.317g

Cholesterol

55mg

18%

Sodium

592mg

26%

Total Carbohydrate

29.9g

11%

Dietary Fiber

10g

36%

Sugars

3.91g

Protein

32.76g

Vitamin D

Calcium

69mg

Iron

3.69mg

21%

Potassium

876mg

19%

Vitamin A

18mcg

Vitamin C

5.8mg

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.