One Pot Chicken and Lentils Recipe
This One Pot Chicken and Lentils Recipe delivers 60g protein and 765 calories per serving — one of the highest-protein options in our single-pot library. Batch-preps 4 servings in quick time, combining complete plant and animal proteins for muscle-building fuel. Built for lifters hitting 200g+ daily protein without multiple cooking vessels.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Garam Masala, Ground(8g)
- •Turmeric, Ground(10g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium(480g)
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed
- •Coconut Milk, Full-Fat, Canned
- •Lentils, Dry(360g)
- •Swiss Chard(480g)
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Mint, Fresh
- •Bread, Naan
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken all over with 1 teaspoon of the salt.
- 2Heat the olive oil in a large braiser or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the chicken and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 3Add the onion to the braiser and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute more.
- 4Stir in the tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, stock, crushed tomatoes, and coconut milk. Add the lentils and the chicken and any collected juices and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Stir in the Swiss chard and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and cook, uncovered, until wilted, about 5 minutes more.
- 5Divide the lentils and chicken among 4 bowls. Serve with a dollop of yogurt, fresh mint, and naan, if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
765
calories
60g
protein
24g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 83g
- Saturated fat
- 4.3g
- Sodium
- 841 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 16.4g
4 servings per batch · ~527g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does One Pot Chicken and Lentils have per serving?
Each serving provides 60g of protein and 765 calories with 24g fat and 83g carbs. This is one of the highest protein recipes in the PrepForge library and delivers complete calories for a full meal without additional sides.
How long does One Pot Chicken and Lentils take to prep?
Total cook time is under 20 minutes in a single pot, and it batch-preps 4 servings at once. Despite the quick prep time, the lentil base creates a nutrient-dense, filling meal that stores well across multiple days.
Is One Pot Chicken and Lentils good for muscle gain?
At 60g protein and 765 calories per serving, this recipe is built for muscle gain phases where you're in a caloric surplus and need substantial protein intake. The 83g carbs support training performance and muscle glycogen replenishment alongside the high protein load.
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