BAKED CHICKEN AND LENTILS 
4 med. carrots, thinly sliced (2 c.)
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. dry lentils
1 tbsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. hot water
8 oz. bulk Italian sausage
1 (2 1/2-3 lb.) chicken, cut up
Salt, pepper & paprika

In a 3 quart casserole, combine the carrot slices, onion, lentils, bouillon granules, bay leaves, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Add hot water, stir gently to mix. Bake, covered in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, brown sausage in skillet, remove from skillet and set aside. Brown chicken in drippings in skillet, stir sausage into mixture in casserole. Place chicken atop lentil mixture, sprinkle with a little salt, pepper and paprika. Bake covered, in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until chicken and lentils are tender. Remove bay leaves before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Note: I sometimes make this ahead and freeze it and then just reheat in the oven for a wonderful one dish meal!

recipe reviews
Baked Chicken and Lentils
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 Jay (Illinois) says:
We love this! Instead of bouillon and water I use broth with no msg.
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 Lori (United States) says:
I used low sodium low fat vegetable stock to remove Msg and used sea salt. Also Italian turkey sausage could be used to reduce fat.
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 Tara D (Iowa) says:
We have had this meal many times. My mom made it while I was growing up and I continue to make it for my family and friends. Everyone who has ever tasted it has loved it even the skeptics. I cook it just as stated in the recipe but I add an extra half cup of lentils and water to compensate. We use leftovers in a nice chicken broth and make it chicken lentil soup. Add extra seasoning to taste. This is an A in our book!!
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 Sally (Washington) says:
Make this! I have been making this for years for my family and friends. It is a staple in our house. We love it. It is also easily adaptable with other veggies and all one meat or the other. I do mix the chicken/turkey in instead of on top. I find it gets a little dry.

 

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