Best 9 Lentil Chicken Sausage Stew Recipes

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Lentil chicken sausage stew is an abundant meal that is simple to make, rich in flavor, and easy on the budget. Bursting with flavor and delivering satisfying warmth, this stew is a welcome addition to any lunch or dinner rotation. The combination of protein-packed lentils, savory chicken sausage, and an assortment of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onion, creates a delightful and hearty meal that will nourish and satisfy the appetites of the whole family. With minimal effort and a handful of basic ingredients, this lentil chicken sausage stew will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LENTIL & CHICKEN SAUSAGE STEW



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I was rummaging through my pantry and realized I have an abundance of lentils. Lentils are a powerhouse of nutrition, very inexpensive and extremelyu00a0versatile. Everyone should be eating more lentils! This Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew is made in a slow cooker and perfect for the chilly autumn night. Serve it with a loaf of crusty bread and a crisp green salad.

Provided by Leslie Blythe

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 - 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

32 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth
28 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
12 ounce package cooked spicy chicken sausage, cut into u00bd-inch slices
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
u00bd teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon, or to taste

Steps:

  • 1 In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except the balsamic vinegar. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and serve with crusty bread and a green salad.

Nutrition Facts :

LENTIL & CHICKEN SAUSAGE STEW



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This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to soak up every last morsel. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic exchanges

LENTIL AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE STEW



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Thick, hearty lentil and sausage soup (or stew?) with a little spiciness. Simple and delicious, very easy to make.

Provided by music&food

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups water
1 ½ cups dry brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ large yellow onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 medium plum tomatoes, diced
5 links pre-cooked chicken sausage, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add lentils to the boiling water, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and let cook until soft, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Puree the lentils into a thick paste using a food processor or blender.
  • Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and continue to cook until the onion starts to soften, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Add turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes to the broth and stir until the liquid is very orange. Stir in tomatoes and another 1/2 cup of broth. Cover and cook, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining broth. Gradually stir lentil puree, a little at a time, until it is all mixed in. The mixture should be thick and creamy. Stir in chicken sausage. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook, checking and stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool for 2 minutes, then serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 23.5 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1019.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

SAUSAGE LENTIL STEW



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This hearty stew is brimming with protein-packed lentils, vegetables and tasty turkey kielbasa. It's big on flavor but easy on the budget. - Patti St. Antoine, Broomfield, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fully cooked turkey kielbasa, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 cups water
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the kielbasa, carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the water, potatoes, broth, lentils, salt, cumin and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and chiles; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUSAGE AND LENTIL STEW



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Provided by Vincent Schiavelli

Categories     Pork     Stew     Sausage     Lentil     Fall     Simmer

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups lentils
1 1/4 pounds thick or thin sweet (mild) Italian sausages without fennel seeds
3 ribs celery plus their leaves
1 medium-sized yellow onion
5 1/2 cups spring water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils and cull them for small stones and debris. Put them in a heavy 4-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid. Cut thick sausages into 1-inch lengths or thin ones into 2-inch lengths, and put them in the pot. Clean and thinly slice the celery, chop the leaves, peel and finely chop the onion, and add it all to the pot.
  • Pour in the water, and add the salt and a few grindings of black pepper. Stir all the ingredients together, cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat and cook at a lively simmer for about 1 hour, stirring from time to time to prevent the lentils from burning. When the sausages and lentils are cooked and the liquid has thickened, serve piping hot in bowls.

LENTIL STEW WITH ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE



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I remember having a delicious lentil stew at an ethnic night hosted by my preschool when I was four. I loved it but my mom, while an accomplished cook, didn't like lentils and wouldn't make them. Thirty years later I decided to experiment with them and this was the result of my first try. It is very flavorful and makes a hearty supper for a cold night!

Provided by Elise Marie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ pound hot Italian turkey sausage links
2 cups dry lentils
1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup hot water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups broth, onion, and celery in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • At the same time, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry sausage links in the hot skillet. Pierce casings with a fork to allow juices to run out and cook in the bottom of the pan. Cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool. Slice into thin slices.
  • Deglaze the skillet with about 1/4 cup chicken broth. Add the pan drippings to the saucepan, along with any remaining chicken broth, lentils, tomato sauce, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. If more liquid is needed, add water in small increments.
  • Add sliced sausage, heat through, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 15.1 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 300.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

LENTIL-SAUSAGE STEW



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This stick-to-your-ribs stew with smoked sausage, lentils and sweet potatoes is perfect for chilly weeknights.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 cups dried brown lentils, sorted, rinsed
2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth (8 cups)
1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook sausage in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. With slotted spoon, remove sausage to bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Add carrots, onion and sweet potato to drippings in Dutch oven. Cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost tender. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute. Add lentils and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in sausage, tomatoes, salt and pepper, breaking up tomatoes. Cook uncovered 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fat 2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1650 mg

LENTIL STEW WITH SAUSAGE



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From Safeway Brand Lentils package: "Our tasters gave four-stars to this nutritious and easy to prepare entree. Smokey sausage, lots of spices and fresh greens give it wonderful flavor". I have made this stew a couple of times, each to success. I usually use what I have in the pantry, so it never - comes out exactly the same. I am posting the recipe as written - make adjustments for your own preferences.

Provided by NELady

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 8 Bowls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 carrots, coarsely chopped
1 lb smoked beef sausage, sliced
1 lb lentils, rinsed and drained
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 lb fresh kale, stems trimmed, leaves choppped (about 8 cups, Could use spinach)

Steps:

  • In a 6 to 8 quart pot of Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Saute onions, garlic and carrots until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add sausage, lentils, broth, sage, thyme, pepper and salt.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are barely tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in kale or spinach.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Ladle soup into soup bowls.

FRENCH-LENTIL AND SAUSAGE STEW



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A thick stew made with Le Puy lentils and kielbasa makes ahearty, no-fuss meal. Its aroma, reminiscent of French country cooking, comes from a blend of bay leaf and rosemary.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
7 garlic cloves, chopped
3 1/2 cups Le Puy lentils (about 2 pounds), rinsed and picked over
2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 dried bay leaf
3 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Brown sausage, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the lentils, stock, 3 1/2 cups water, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt. Bring stew to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 50 minutes.
  • Return sausage to the pan; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons rosemary. Season stew with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better your stew will be. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful sausage, and a good-quality chicken broth.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too much stuff to the pot, the ingredients won't cook evenly. Make sure there's enough space for everything to move around freely.
  • Simmer, don't boil: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and the chicken to become tender.
  • Serve with crusty bread or rice: A hearty stew is the perfect meal to serve with crusty bread or rice. This will help you soak up all the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Lentil chicken sausage stew is a delicious, hearty, and healthy meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this stew a try.

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