Best 6 Chicken And Lentils With Rosemary Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with this delectable fusion of flavors. Chicken and lentils, two powerhouses of nutrition, come together in a warm embrace, infused with the earthy fragrance of rosemary. This hearty dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a symphony of textures. Tender chicken pieces mingle with plump lentils, creating a textural contrast that is both satisfying and inviting. The rosemary, with its distinctive piney aroma, adds a touch of sophistication, elevating this dish beyond the ordinary. Get ready to tantalize your palate with this symphony of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY GARLIC AND ROSEMARY CHICKEN



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A simple flavorful baked chicken, specially created for my husband! This is great served with rice.

Provided by Karen Hefner

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cover the chicken breasts with garlic, then sprinkle with rosemary, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until done and juices run clear (baking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 78.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

ROSEMARY LENTILS



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Rosemary, shallots and garlic add bold flavors to this lentil side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried French green lentils
2 shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 garlic clove, crushed with the flat side of a large knife
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put lentils, shallots, garlic, rosemary, and bay leaf in a medium saucepan; cover with cold water by 2 inches (about 5 cups water). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain; discard garlic, rosemary stem, and bay leaf. Return lentil mixture to pan. Stir in salt, vinegar, and oil; season with pepper. Cover to keep warm until ready to serve.

CHICKEN AND LENTILS



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This recipe is an unusual dish that all the family loves and is requested by all from the smallest to the adults. Don't let the 'lentil' ingredient scare you. It is absolutely delicious and very nutritious. It is the dish most often requested in our home. The recipe directions look complicated, but are very simple.

Provided by Lorraine Friberg

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¾ cup dried lentils
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken pieces 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet, and set aside.
  • Place onion in the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the carrot and garlic. Stir in the lentils and broth, and season with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Return chicken to skillet. Cover, and continue cooking 20 minutes. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a little water to just moisten.
  • Stir tomato sauce into the skillet. Season with rosemary and basil. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir in lemon juice, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 816.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

ROSEMARY & GARLIC CHICKEN



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Enjoy the subtle Italian flavours of Mary Cadogan's satisfying chicken dish

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 chicken thighs , skin on
1 tbsp seasoned flour
1 head garlic
3 large stalks rosemary
300ml dry white wine

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken: Wipe the chicken with kitchen paper, trim away any excess skin with scissors then toss the thighs in the seasoned flour. Separate the bulb of garlic into cloves (no need to peel).
  • Fry the chicken: Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan until searingly hot, add the chicken, skin side down, and fry without moving the chicken until the skin is crisp and browned. Turn the chicken over and brown it on all sides (you may need to do this in batches). Add the garlic and rosemary, then pour in the wine and season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 40-45 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickened. Serve with rice or parsley-tossed tagliatelle, and buttered spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 calories, Fat 50 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Protein 57 grams protein, Sodium 0.89 milligram of sodium

LEMON AND ROSEMARY CHICKEN



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This baked rosemary chicken with a tangy lemon sauce is my husband's favorite, and my sister always wants it for her birthday dinner. -Laurel Dalzell, Manteca, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; reserve drippings. Bake chicken, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in same skillet, cook and stir shallot and rosemary in drippings until tender. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Reduce heat to low; stir in lemon zest and juice. Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until creamy. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MOROCCAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH LENTILS



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Lesley Waters' rich chicken dish has vibrant North African flavours and goes fantastically with rice or couscous

Provided by Lesley Waters

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 2h

Yield Serves 2 adults and 2-3 children

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tbsp olive oil
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander seeds
1 tbsp sweet paprika
1 large onion , finely sliced
50g split red lentil
400g can chopped tomato
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
700ml chicken stock
1 cinnamon stick
200g whole dried apricot
handful mint leaves, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Rub 1 tbsp olive oil into the chicken thighs. Mix the garlic, cumin, coriander and paprika together, then rub all over the chicken thighs on both sides.
  • Heat a large flameproof casserole, add the chicken thighs and cook over a medium heat for 5 mins until golden on both sides. You might need to do this in 2 batches, depending on the size of the casserole. Set the chicken aside. Turn down the heat, add the remaining oil and fry the onion for 5 mins until softened.
  • Stir in the rest of the ingredients, apart from the mint and bring to the boil. Place the chicken thighs on top and pour in any juices. Cover and cook for 1½ hrs, until the meat is tender and the sauce thickened. Can be cooled and frozen at this stage for up to 1 month. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge, then gently warm through. Scatter with fresh mint leaves and serve with couscous or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 1.45 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils for different textures and flavors. Lentils such as green, brown, and red lentils are all good choices.
  • Soak the lentils before cooking. Soaking the lentils will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Chicken thighs are more flavorful and will not dry out as easily as chicken breasts.
  • Brown the chicken and lentils before adding the liquid. Browning the chicken and lentils will add flavor and depth to the dish.
  • Use a flavorful broth. The broth you use will add a lot of flavor to the dish, so choose a broth that you like the taste of.
  • Add vegetables to the pot. Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions are all good additions to this dish.
  • Season the dish to taste. Be sure to season the dish with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve the dish with rice or bread. This dish can be served with rice or bread, depending on your preference.

Conclusion:

This chicken and lentils with rosemary is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The lentils add a hearty and filling element to the dish, while the chicken thighs provide a delicious and juicy protein. The rosemary adds a fragrant and earthy flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly. This dish can be served with rice or bread, and it is also a great option for meal prepping.

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