CHICKEN LENTIL SOUP

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Here's a scrumptious skillet dinner packed with chicken and veggies; served with cheese - ready in 45 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium yellow summer squash, diced (2 cups)
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (3 ounces)
1 cup dried lentils (8 ounces), sorted and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
4 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (28 ounces) Italian pear-shaped tomatoes, undrained
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and onion in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese, breaking up tomatoes.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg

Erik Gjergjaj
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I love the combination of chicken and lentils in this soup. It's so hearty and flavorful.


koji love koja
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Qamar King
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.


Micheal Green Official
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Bebegurl ni itz me shine
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Shehzad Ansari
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime.


Dan Snead
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Majeda Akther
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some cooked rice to the soup, which made it even more filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.


reyad Hossen
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Delicious and easy to make. I added some extra vegetables to the soup, such as carrots and celery, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


CABDALLA SIMBA
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muazam Muazam
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This soup is just what I needed on a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling. I love the combination of chicken and lentils. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Zeeshan King
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious and the lentils were surprisingly tasty. I will definitely be making this soup again.


rizwan rasheed
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the way the lentils and chicken meld together in the broth. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Moto Lenovo
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime. I highly recommend this recipe.


SLIENT LOVER
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This soup is just what I needed on a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling. I love the combination of chicken and lentils. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Gadija Cassiem
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious and the lentils were surprisingly tasty. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Rebecca Cole
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This is the best chicken lentil soup I've ever had! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the way the lentils and chicken meld together in the broth. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow. I will definitely be making this soup aga


Kafula Chipunsu
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the soup was very filling. I especially liked the addition of the lentils, which gave the soup a nice texture and extra protein. I will definitely be making this soup agai


Oresiametse Morake
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This chicken lentil soup is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime. The lentils add a nice heartiness to the soup and the chicken


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