GROUND CHICKEN AND LENTIL CHILI

Ground Chicken and Lentil Chili image

Provided by sharonvansickle

Time 1h20m

Yield 7 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon mild paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 lb ground chicken breast (99% fat free)
1 cup dried red lentils
2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

In a medium pot heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and saute until onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add chili powder, paprika, pepper flakes, cayenne, cumin and coriander. Saute, stirring constantly, for 2 additional minutes.
Add chicken, stir and mash with wooden spoon to break into fine pieces. cook until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in lentils, broth, tomatoes, oregano, salt, sugar and pepper. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover. Stir occasionally; cook until lentils are tender and chili is think, about 30 minutes. Add more broth if lentils absorb all liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.8, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 1303.5, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 19.5, Sugar 8, Protein 43.6