Name: High-Protein Lentil & Chicken Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry green or brown lentils; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water); 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs; 2 cups chopped spinach or kale; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 small red onion, chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cumin; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Optional: sprinkle of feta cheese or pumpkin seeds on top

A bowl of golden lentils cooked with spinach on a striped kitchen towel

Nutrition Boost

Lentils + chicken provide a powerful protein combo (about 35–40g protein per serving).
Fiber from lentils and veggies helps digestion.
Turmeric + olive oil support healthy inflammation response.

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 390
Protein: 38 g

Serving: 1 bowl. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

Rinse lentils, then add to a pot with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20–25 minutes until tender.
While lentils cook, season chicken with olive oil, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat 6–7 minutes per side (until fully cooked).
Sauté onion and bell pepper in a skillet with olive oil until softened. Add spinach or kale and cook until just wilted.
Slice cooked chicken and layer over lentils and veggies in bowls.
Top with feta or pumpkin seeds for extra flavor and nutrients.