Garlic Chicken, Lentils and Rice

Submitted by Elizabeth Fullerton

"If you love garlic and onions, you will love this dish. My father developed this recipe and I learned everything about cooking from my Aunt Martha and him."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3 garlic cloves, pressed (add more if you like)
• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 2 -3 cups rice
• 14 -28 ounces canned chicken broth (depending on how much rice you make)
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
• 2 cups cooked lentils
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a skillet, heat oil and butter, add onions cook until tender, then add garlic and brown.
2. Add rice to skillet; stir until coated with mixture.
3. Add broth, stir and cover until rice is cooked.
4. Add chicken and lentils; stir well.
5. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Reviews

[TishT]

I found this meal a bit bland for my tastes. I ended up adding some tomato salsa to bring up the tastes. It has great potential for a meal.

 

[BandersnatchKS]

a little bland, yes, but that is easily remedied with a touch of season salt! yummy and filling, thanks!