Chicken And Lentil Stew (South Beach Diet Phase 2) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut crosswise into 1/2 in. slices
15 ounces lentils, can drained and rinsed
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, with juices
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
4 ounces Baby Spinach (4 cups)

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, basil, oregano, pepper, and a pinch of salt; reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirrring occasionally, 4 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and cook 3 minutes longer.
Stir in chicken breasts and cook for 1 minute. Add lentils, tomatoes, and their juices, and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
Stir in spinach, cover, and cook 1 minute longer or until spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.