If you own a slow cooker, you know that it is probably the most practical and versatile appliance ever created. (And it’s the perfect way to make delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen!) Tonight, enjoy our slow-cooked chicken and lentil chili, a nutritious dish that’s hearty, healthy, and full of inexpensive veggies.
Active time: 10 minutes | Total time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Chili
Ingredients
- 1 medium (110g) onion, chopped
- 2 cups (255g) chopped carrots
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 pound (455 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup (190g) dried brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 cup (150g) dried black beans, rinsed
- 4 cups (495 g) salt-free, fat-free chicken broth (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1 (8 ounces or 245 g) can of no salt added tomato sauce
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) low-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup (60 g) grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
Directions
Coat the slow cooker with cooking spray. Add onions, carrots and garlic. Top with chicken, lentils and black beans. Stir in broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin and salt.
Cook on low for 8 hours. Stir before serving. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon cheese. Garnish evenly with cilantro.
Servings: 8 | Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups (13 ounces or 370 grams)
Nutritional values
Nutritional bonus: Potassium: 1036 mg; Iron: 28%; Vitamin A: 130%; Vitamin C: 10%; Calcium: 16%
Originally published October 19, 2016; Updated February 2026
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