Best 8 Ground Chicken And Lentil Chili Recipes

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Ground chicken and lentil chili is a delicious, healthy and hearty dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and can be easily tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your chili mild or spicy, vegetarian or meaty, there is a ground chicken and lentil chili recipe out there for you. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

GROUND CHICKEN CHILI



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Make and share this Ground Chicken Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ken Lynch

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground chicken
2 cups red kidney beans
1/2 large red pepper (chopped)
1/2 large yellow onion (chopped)
1 stalk celery (chopped)
26 ounces aunt millie traditional spaghetti sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Fry pepper, onion and celery in olive oil until tender.
  • Add ground chicken and garlic and cook until browned.
  • Add kidney beans, sauce, chili powder and crushed pepper and cook until heated through.

BEEF AND LENTIL CHILI



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Lentils were one of the crops on my dad's farm when we were growing up, and they're the best-kept secret in this delicious chili recipe. This dish is great for a large family meal and also freezes well. Everyone who asks for this recipe is amazed at how simple it is. -Cindy Agee, Lewiston, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion, crumbling meat, over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add lentils and water. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are soft, about 1 hour, stirring often. Add water if mixture seems too dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHICKEN AND LENTIL CHILI



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I like to make a simple, hearty slow-cooked recipe at least once a week. You can mix this up the night before and throw it into the crock on your way out the door. Use hotter tomatoes and chilies or salsa if you like more zing. -Laurie Stout-Letz, Bountiful, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup (about 5 ounces) frozen corn
1 cup mild salsa
1 can (4 to 4-1/2 ounces) chopped green chiles
2/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Tortilla chips, shredded Mexican cheese and sliced olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 16 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until chicken and lentils are tender, 5-6 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly and chop. Return chicken to slow cooker; heat through. Serve over tortilla chips and top with cheese and olives, if desired.Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; if necessary, add a little water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 844mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

GROUND CHICKEN AND LENTIL CHILI



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This is a variation of a ground lamb chili that appeared in "The Chili Cookbook" by Norman Kolpas.

Provided by sharonvansickle

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h20m

Yield 7 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon mild paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 lb ground chicken breast (99% fat free)
1 cup dried red lentils
2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium pot heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and saute until onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, paprika, pepper flakes, cayenne, cumin and coriander. Saute, stirring constantly, for 2 additional minutes.
  • Add chicken, stir and mash with wooden spoon to break into fine pieces. cook until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in lentils, broth, tomatoes, oregano, salt, sugar and pepper. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover. Stir occasionally; cook until lentils are tender and chili is think, about 30 minutes. Add more broth if lentils absorb all liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.8, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 1303.5, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 8, Protein 43.6

HEALTHY LENTIL CHILI



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This hearty vegetarian chili is both nutritious and satisfying, thanks to the protein-packed navy beans and brown lentils. We added a generous dose of dried spices and other pantry staples to boost the flavor and make this dish accessible for any night of the week.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 red, orange or yellow bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Two 14.5-ounce cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
One 15-ounce can navy beans or another small white bean (do not drain)
1 cup dried brown lentils
1 dried bay leaf
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Shredded reduced-fat Cheddar, plain yogurt, pickled jalapenos and crushed tortilla chips, for serving (all are optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook until vegetables are just tender and browned in spots, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, oregano and cumin, then continue to cook until fragrant and brick-red in color, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, beans (and their liquid), lentils, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a couple grinds of black pepper. Bring to a steady simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Partially cover with a lid and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the chili has thickened slightly, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and stir in the vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve with toppings as desired.

EASY GROUND CHICKEN CHILI



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Fast, flavorful and filled with fiber! Traditional chili takes a twist with ground chicken, white beans and green chilies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground chicken
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
3 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 medium zucchini, chopped (about 3 cups)
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans or 2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In 4- or 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook ground chicken, onion and garlic over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly, until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients, except cheese. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

GROUND CHICKEN CHILI



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After trying other white chili recipes, I created my own that full with ground chicken, beans, peppers, and savory herbs, hot-spicy yet sweet, and creamy for a change from tomato-based chili. My partner frequently takes my cooking to work for colleagues to sample, and they said this is not only some great chili with kick, it's one of the best non-standard chilis they've eaten! Thick and robust, great for dinner on a cool evening. Up the ante with tortilla chips or corn muffins as a side--with kernel corn and diced chiles added to the muffin batter.

Provided by Dean

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 pounds ground chicken
1 cup water
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
6 small Peppers, jalapeno, raw
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
½ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) tub whipped cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and water in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir, breaking up the chicken finely, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and garlic; continue to cook until vegetables are soft and liquid is nearly cooked off, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, salt, basil, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat to medium. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in pinto beans, great northern beans, corn, and sugar. Add cream cheese and sour cream; cook and stir until thoroughly blended. Stir in beer.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 681.3 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
  • Add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or onions, to the chili for a more robust flavor.
  • If you like spicy chili, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado.
  • Leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Ground chicken and lentil chili is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chili a try!

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