scrumptious chicken vegetable stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, in 1/2-inch chunks
• 2 cups fresh spinach, shredded
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 1/2 cup low-fat chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried italian herbs
• 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
• 8 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• parsley sprigs for garnish

Recipe

• place all ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl. stir to combine. cover; microwave on high power about 25 minutes, or until chicken and vegetables are done. add more broth if needed. garnish with parsley.