48 chicken lentil recipes

Lentils and spaghetti tossed with sauteed kale, ham, cumin, and red pepper flakes in chicken broth. A hearty, high-protein pasta loaded with greens and earthy lentils.

Hearty spaghetti tossed with lentils, sautéed kale, and minced ham in a cumin-scented broth. A protein-packed Italian-inspired pasta that's satisfying and budget-friendly.

Mulligatawny stew with curried chicken thighs, lentils, potatoes, and apple cider, finished with yogurt and fresh apple. A hearty Anglo-Indian soup with layers of warm spice.

Lentils and spinach simmered in chicken broth with popped mustard seeds, coriander, and lemon juice, topped with melted cheddar. A hearty, high-fiber soup with Indian-inspired spicing.

Pureed red lentil soup with bacon and leek, finished with cream and served with poached chicken liver dumplings. A refined European soup with old-world elegance.

A thick, belly-warming chicken soup loaded with pearl barley, lentils, and tomatoes, seasoned with Adobo and Sazon for a Latin-inspired twist. Feeds six in under an hour.

Cajun-style gumbo built on a dark red-brown roux with smoked sausage, lentils, carrots, celery, and a kick of cayenne. Thick, smoky, and protein-packed in 75 minutes.

Indian-spiced lentil soup with curry, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and ginger, ladled over brown rice. A warming one-pot meal loaded with protein and fiber.

Fusilli with lentil sauce is a hearty pasta tossed in a simmered lentil, tomato, and spinach sauce with rosemary, thyme, and Parmesan. A protein-rich one-pot pasta dinner that's mostly pantry ingredients.

Herbed lentils and brown rice baked in broth with white wine, basil, oregano, and thyme, topped with melted Swiss cheese. A one-casserole vegetarian main or hearty side dish.

Lentil pheasant soup with wild game, earthy lentils, root vegetables, tomatoes, rosemary, and dry sherry. A hearty rustic hunter's soup worthy of a cold evening.

Thick, hearty lentil soup with chunks of smoked sausage, potatoes, carrots and a surprising strip of orange zest that brightens the whole pot. A filling main-course bowl ready in about 80 minutes.

Pureed Mexican lentil soup with green chili salsa, ham, garlic, and cornmeal for body. A thick, smoky bowl topped with sour cream and cilantro that's loaded with protein and fiber.

Lentil salad with smoked turkey, fresh tarragon, and a tangy yogurt-Dijon dressing. A protein-packed main-dish salad that holds up beautifully for lunch the next day.

Italian lentil crostini topped with a velvety lentil puree and bubbly melted Fontina cheese. Earthy, rich, and ready for your next antipasto spread.

This scrumptious side dish is one way to add a variety of herbs to your cooking!