{"id":18795,"date":"2026-02-05T00:09:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/slow-cooker-chicken-and-lentil-chili\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T00:09:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:09:23","slug":"slow-cooker-chicken-and-lentil-chili","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/slow-cooker-chicken-and-lentil-chili\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Chili"},"content":{"rendered":"


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If you own a slow cooker, you know it\u2019s probably the most convenient and versatile device ever created. (And it\u2019s the perfect way to make great-tasting meals without being in the kitchen for hours!) Tonight, enjoy our slow-cooked chicken and lentil chili, a nutritious dish that\u2019s hearty, healthy and full of budget-friendly veggies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Active Time:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>10 minutes | Total Time:<\/strong> 8 hours 10 minutes<\/p>\n

Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Chili<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • 1 medium (110g) onion, chopped<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 2 cups (255g) chopped carrots<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 lb. (455g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 cup (190g) dried brown lentils, rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 cup (150g) dried black beans, rinsed<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 4 cups (495g) no-salt-added, fat-free chicken broth (certified gluten-free if necessary)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 (8 oz. or 245g) can no-salt-added tomato sauce<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 3 tbsp chili powder<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 1\/2 tsp ground cumin<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 tsp salt<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup (120 grams) reduced-fat sour cream<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup (60g) shredded cheddar cheese<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Directions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Coat slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion, carrots and garlic in bottom. Top with chicken, lentils and black beans. Stir in broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin and salt.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cook on low for 8 hours. Stir before serving. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon cheese. Garnish evenly with cilantro.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Serves: 8 | \u00a0Serving Size: 1 1\/2 cups (13 ounces or 370 grams)<\/b><\/p>\n

    Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 339; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 419mg; Carbohydrate: 42g; Dietary Fiber: 14g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 28g<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

    Nutrition Bonus: <\/b><\/span><\/i><\/strong>Potassium: 1036mg; Iron: 28%; Vitamin A: 130%; Vitamin C: 10%; Calcium: 16%<\/span><\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

    Originally published October 19, 2016; Updated February 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

    The post Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Chili appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog.<\/p>\n


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