The simplicity and nourishment of our Instant Pot Chicken Lentil Stew. Perfect for busy evenings, this delicious stew offers a filling and easy dinner solution. Explore a delightful mix of tender chicken and wholesome lentils in just 30 minutes!
Hearty Instant Pot Chicken Lentil Stew
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servings10
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minutes132
kcal5
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minutesUnveil the simplicity and nourishment of our Instant Pot Chicken Lentil Stew. Perfect for busy evenings, this delicious stew offers a filling and easy dinner solution. Explore a delightful mix of tender chicken and wholesome lentils in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
0.5 lb dried lentils
6 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs fat trimmed
3.5 cups water
1 tbsp chicken Better than Bouillon
0.5 small onion chopped
1 scallion chopped
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1.5 cloves garlic minced
0.5 medium ripe tomato diced
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp cumin
0.125 tsp oregano
0.25 tsp sazon or homemade blend/paprika
0.25 tsp kosher salt adjust to taste
- Alternative Ingredients
Lentils: Substitute with split peas or chickpeas for different textures or dietary preferences.
Chicken thighs: Use turkey thighs or tofu for a lighter or vegetarian option.
Chicken Better than Bouillon: Vegetarian broth concentrate can replace the chicken bouillon for a vegetarian stew.
Directions
- Preparation – Start by adding all ingredients into the Instant Pot. This includes the lentils, trimmed chicken thighs, water, bouillon, chopped onion, scallion, cilantro, minced garlic, diced tomato, and seasonings (garlic powder, cumin, oregano, sazon, salt). This mixes the flavors before cooking and takes about 5 minutes.
- Pressure Cooking – Seal the Instant Pot and select the ‘Soup’ setting. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. The high pressure helps to tenderize the chicken and meld the flavors for a rich broth.
- Natural Release – Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes after the cooking time ends. This prevents the lentils from turning mushy and retains the structure of the ingredients.
- Shredding and Seasoning – Open the lid carefully, and use a fork to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces within the stew. Stir well and taste. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed. This step should take about 5 minutes, ensuring flavors are well balanced.
Equipment
- instant pot
- chef’s knife
- cutting board
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 132kcal
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.25g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 251.75mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3.25g
- Sugar: 0.75g
- Protein: 11.75g
