Lentils with ham are a classic in Mediterranean cuisine. Exquisite varieties are grown on our land, such as the pardon lentils that we have used for the recipe that we propose. Lentils, in addition to being recommended by doctors as a source of iron and many other nutrients, are a very handy dish to prepare from one day to the next.
In this recipe we show the step by step to make easy and quick lentils with chicken breast since to shorten the time, we have decided to make stewed lentils with chicken in a slow cooker. You will see that it is not complicated to eat a single dish with some delicious and nutritious lentils with chicken and ham.
Ingredients to make Lentils with Chicken and Ham:
- 2 handfuls of pardon lentils
- 100 grams of onion
- 100 grams of Carrot
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon Herbs de Provence
- ½ tablespoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 3 tablespoons of fried tomato
- 1 bouillon concentrate tablet
- 150 grams of Serrano ham
- 2 chicken breast fillets
How to make Lentils with Chicken and Ham:
1. Before starting with the preparation of the recipe for stewed lentils with vegetables, chicken, and ham, we present the ingredients that make it up.
2. The night before we put the lentils to soak. In case you forget, when you are going to make them, add a teaspoon of baking soda. They will take a little longer to cook but they will cook.
3. The next day, we place the pressure cooker, cover the bottom with olive oil, and heat it slightly. Then, we add the half tablet of concentrate, the Provencal herbs, and the ground garlic.
4. Chop the onion into not very small pieces and add it to the pot so that it browns quickly.
5. We also add the carrot and leave at least three minutes to continue with the preparation of the stewed lentils with chicken.
6. Drain the lentils from the overnight water, pour them into the pot and cover them with new water. That they are covered by at least an inch of water. Mince the chicken breasts and add them to the preparation. Cover the pot and leave for about 10 minutes. When it reaches those ten minutes, turn off the heat and leave the pot on it.
Tip: You can also cut the chicken into cubes.
7. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, prepare the lentil dressing with a little oil, a little more ground garlic, paprika, and black pepper.
8. Always open the pot after letting it cool down completely to avoid unnecessary risks, and pour the lentils over the sauce in the pot. Remove and over low heat add the ham. We leave about five minutes to make a final boil.
9. Ready to serve our traditional lentils with chicken and ham made for a single dish with vegetables and meat. You can accompany them with slices of homemade or already prepared bread.
