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Make Chicken Lentil Rice



Chicken Lentil Rice

Ingredients:

- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups cooked lentils
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, cayenne pepper, and black pepper and cook for 1 minute.

4. Add the chicken, lentils, and rice and stir to combine.

5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

7. Remove the lid and stir in the parsley.

8. Serve hot. Enjoy!