One Pot Chicken, Lentil & Mushrooms

Prep time: 15 minutes 

Cook time: 40 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 6 chicken thighs, trimmed

• 1 tablespoons dried oregano 

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• Sea salt & cracked black pepper 

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, split

• 1 tablespoon butter 

• 1 brown onion, diced 

• 82 cups button mushrooms, sliced 

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 

• 1 cup Simply Wholesome Pantry Millet & Lentils 

• 3 cups chicken stock 

• 2 handfuls spinach leaves 

• 1 cup parmesan, grated 

• 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped 

• 1 lemon, zest & juice  

Method:

1. Season the chicken thighs with oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. In a large frying pan or shallow casserole pot, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear and cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden, then set aside.

3. In the same pot, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté the onion, mushrooms, and garlic until softened, approx. 5-7 minutes. Stir in the millet and lentils, then add the chicken stock. Cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the lentils are cooked through. Stir in the spinach, parmesan and season really well with salt & pepper. 

4. Add the chicken pieces back into the pan and push them down into the grains. Top with lemon zest, juice and parlsey.