High Protein Garlic Parmesan Chicken Lentil Bowls are delicious!
High Protein Garlic Parmesan Chicken Lentil Bowls are a nutritious and flavorful meal option packed with protein and savory garlic parmesan flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
- In a pot, combine lentils and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- While lentils are cooking, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Once cooked, remove chicken from skillet and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Slice the chicken and serve over the cooked lentils. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and olive oil for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg