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Braised paprika chicken and lentils

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Keep the family happy with this Braised Paprika Chicken and Lentils recipe. Creamy, tasty and quick to make, it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner option .

  • Serves4
  • Cook time45 minutes
  • Prep time5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 8 Coles Australian RSPCA Approved Chicken Thigh Cutlets
  • 400g can lentils, rinsed, drained
  • 300ml light cooking cream
  • 350g Coles Kaleslaw Kit, salad mix and seed mix only
  • ⅓ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Combine paprika and chicken in a large bowl and toss to coat. Season.
  2. Step 2

    Heat a large heavy-based non-stick saucepan over high heat. Cook chicken, in 2 batches, for 2 mins each side or until golden. Return chicken to the pan with lentils, cream and ¼ cup (60ml) water. Simmer, covered, for 25 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. Step 3

    Stir in the kaleslaw mix, reserving the seed mix. Cook, covered, for 5 mins. Cook, uncovered, for a further 5 mins or until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle with reserved seed mix and parsley.