Best 6 Curried Lentil And Grilled Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Curried lentil and grilled chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It combines the flavors of curry, lentils, and chicken, and is topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping. This casserole is also a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken. The combination of spices, lentils, and chicken makes it a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold night.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CURRIED CHICKEN AND GRITS CASSEROLE



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Southern-style cheesy grits meet curry and loads of vegetables to make a satisfying casserole that blankets the house with an inviting aroma. -Lori Shamszadeh, Fairhope, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken and mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups refrigerated diced potatoes with onion

Steps:

  • Bring water, 1 cup broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir a small amount of grits into eggs. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese and butter; stir until melted., Preheat oven to 350°. Combine soup, mayonnaise, curry powder and remaining broth in a large bowl. Add vegetable blend, chicken and potatoes; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with grits; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Fat 53g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 1094mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE



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This chicken and broccoli casserole is my 13-year-old son's favorite dish and the one he requests for every one of his birthdays. It is very good and combines the creamy texture of the cheese sauce with the crunchy texture of the corn flakes. It is a standby meal and easy to make, freeze, and bake at a later date. You can freeze it up to 6 months. If frozen, bake uncovered for 1 hour.

Provided by Sean Greene

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 bunch broccoli, cut into chunks - or more to taste
1 (3 pound) cooked rotisserie chicken, meat removed from bones and chopped
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed corn flakes cereal
¼ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place broccoli into a microwave-safe dish with a lid, pour in a small amount of water, cover, and cook on high in microwave until broccoli is steaming and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove lid and spread broccoli into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread cooked chicken in a layer over the broccoli.
  • Whisk cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and pour sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Spread the Cheddar cheese over the sauce and sprinkle casserole with corn flake crumbs and almonds.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling, the cheese has melted, and the crumb topping is browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 154.2 mg, Fat 61.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 1226.4 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CURRIED CHICKEN WITH LENTILS



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I came up with this to use up some ingredients I had on hand. It's sort of like a dahl, but with chicken and a few other untraditional ingredients. Serve over rice, or just eat with naan or a piece of crusty bread.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Curries

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons ghee or 2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 serrano pepper, minced
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 cup dry lentils
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
3 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, serrano peppers, fennel seeds & cumin seeds. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, while stirring, until the seeds are slightly toasted and fragrant.
  • Add the ginger, curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, black pepper & salt. Saute for just about a minute.
  • Add the chicken to the pot and brown a bit, until no longer pink, for about 5 minutes.
  • Finally, stir in lentils, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and spinach. Bring to a boil, then lower heat & simmer while covered for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes or so, and add water if mixture gets a bit too dry.
  • Once the lentils are cooked, the curry is done. Remove from heat, and stir in yogurt. When serving, top with parsley and eggs.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CURRIED YOGURT



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Make and share this Grilled Chicken With Curried Yogurt recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs chicken pieces, with skin
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place chicken pieces in large bowl and add Curried Yogurt Marinade. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours.
  • Cook on grill over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes on each side. Watch out for flames! Remove from heat and serve a few chicken pieces per person. Serve with salad and steamed green beans.
  • Curried Yogurt Marinade: In bowl, mix together all ingredients and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 85.6, Sodium 103, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 21.7

ZULANDT'S LENTIL CASSEROLE



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A hearty comfort casserole of brown rice and lentils, topped off with melted Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.

Provided by DONNA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ¾ cups water
3 cubes vegetable bouillon
1 ½ cups brown rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 white onion, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 cups dry brown lentils
6 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, grated and divided
¾ cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water and bouillon cubes to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed.
  • Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook zucchini and onion until tender, but still slightly firm, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, oregano, lentils, and about 6 cups water gradually. Bring to a soft boil, and continue cooking until lentils are tender, 45 to 60 minutes, adding water as needed.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix the cooked rice together with the lentils, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in 3/4 of the Cheddar cheese, and transfer mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Mix remaining cheese together with the breadcrumbs, and spread evenly over the top of the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.3 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 17.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 551.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CURRIED LENTIL AND BARLEY CASSEROLE



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Dinner ready in an hour! Enjoy this flavorful lentil and barley casserole made with veggies - a delightful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 cups fat-free vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon curry powder
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1 bag (1 pound) frozen corn, green peas and carrots (or other combination)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat lentils, broth, curry powder and garlic to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in barley and frozen vegetables. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils and barley are tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Look for lentils that are plump and free of debris, and use a flavorful chicken broth or stock. You can also add other vegetables to the casserole, such as chopped carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • If you don't have time to grill the chicken, you can cook it in a skillet over medium heat until it's cooked through. Just be sure to season the chicken with salt and pepper before cooking.
  • The casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of rice or naan bread.

Conclusion:

This curried lentil and grilled chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The lentils are hearty and filling, the chicken is flavorful, and the curry sauce is creamy and flavorful. The casserole is also a good source of protein and fiber.

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