CasserolesMay 15, 2014
Calories
737
Sodium
1122mg
46% DV
Fat
39g
60% DV
Protein
34g
69% DV
Carbs
13g
4% DV
Fiber
3g
14% DV
Santa Fe Style Chicken & Lentil Casserole
184
Lentils are such an understated legume. They’re cheap, tasty, and (don’t tell the kids) healthy! Buuut, a cheesy, skinny casserole?! Move on over, Mama’s got a new favorite in town. Busy day, busy afternoon/evening? This casserole will come to your rescue! Casseroles are great like that, and this one’s no exception.
10
Lentils
1 + 1/2 cup green lentils, rinsed & drained
3 cups chicken broth, low sodium
1/8 tsp salt
Chicken
2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Cooking spray
Vegetables
1 large onion, diced
5 large garlic cloves, crushed or 5 tsp minced garlic
2 large bell peppers, diced
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Mix-Ins
14 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
2 cups corn, frozen & unthawed
2 cups Tex Mex or Colby Jacks cheese, shredded & divided
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 cup cilantro, chopped & divided, or 2 tbsp dried
1 + 1/2 cup green lentils, rinsed & drained
3 cups chicken broth, low sodium
1/8 tsp salt
Chicken
2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Cooking spray
Vegetables
1 large onion, diced
5 large garlic cloves, crushed or 5 tsp minced garlic
2 large bell peppers, diced
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Mix-Ins
14 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
2 cups corn, frozen & unthawed
2 cups Tex Mex or Colby Jacks cheese, shredded & divided
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 cup cilantro, chopped & divided, or 2 tbsp dried
1. In a medium pot, combine lentils, chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil on high, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 35 minutes. Do not drain excess liquid. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, preheat large...
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Nutritions
Calories
737
Sodium
1122mg
46% DV
Fat
39g
60% DV
Protein
34g
69% DV
Carbs
13g
4% DV
Fiber
3g
14% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat13g68%
Polysaturated Fat7g44%
Monosaturated Fat18g115%
Cholesterol90mg30%
Sodium1122mg46%
Potassium429mg12%
Protein34g69%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber3g14%
Sugar3g6%
Vitamin A642IU12%
Vitamin B61mg78%
Vitamin C8mg13%
Calcium561mg56%
Iron2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.