Chicken And Lentil Stew South Beach Diet Phase 2 Recipes

LENTIL & CHICKEN SAUSAGE STEW

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender.

BRAISED PAPRIKA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
• Heat oil and butter in a large heavy casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and sprinkle with sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are very soft and light brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir in bell peppers, tomato paste, paprika and crushed red pepper. Add the chicken and stir it gently into the onion mixture. Sprinkle with marjoram and add broth. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and simmer over medium-low heat until the chicken is very tender, about 50 minutes.
• Just before the chicken is done, whisk sour cream, flour and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until smooth.
• When the chicken is done, remove it to a plate. Stir the sour cream mixture into the sauce; return to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sauce coats the spoon. Reduce heat to low, return the chicken to the sauce and reheat, about 1 minute. Serve garnished with parsley, dill and/or chives, if desired.

CHICKEN AND LENTIL STEW (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano, pepper, and a pinch of salt; reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirrring occasionally, 4 minutes.
• Stir in tomato paste and cook 3 minutes longer.
• Stir in chicken breasts and cook for 1 minute. Add lentils, tomatoes, and their juices, and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in spinach, cover, and cook 1 minute longer or until spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SAUTES (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the scallops, shrimp, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper; toss unti well coated.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add seafood mixture and cook, stirring frequently until shrimp turns pink and scallops are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer to a large serving bowl, add lemon juice and zest and stir well. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.