Creamy Mustard Chicken and Lentils Bowl with Crisp Potatoes, Green Beans, and Endive Salad

Name: Creamy Mustard Chicken and Lentils Bowl with Crisp Potatoes, Green Beans, and Endive Salad
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 shallot, minced; 1 cup (192 g) dried lentils; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 to 2½ cups (475 to 570 ml) stock, plus more as needed; 3 cups (330 g) cubed (1 inch [2.5 cm]) potatoes; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) melted butter; 2 cups green beans, (200 g) fresh or (248 g) frozen; 2 cups green beans, (200 g) fresh or (248 g) frozen; 2 cups green beans, (200 g) fresh or (248 g) frozen; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into halves for quicker cooking; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into halves for quicker cooking; 1 teaspoon pepper, to taste; ½ cup (63 g) all-purpose flour mixed with ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter (more if needed); 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¾ cup (175 ml) cream (18 percent and above); 1 tablespoon (15 g) whole-grain mustard; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 to 3 tablespoons (28 to 45 ml) chicken stock; Coarse black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons (6 g) minced fresh chives; 1 head endive, leaves separated; 1 head radicchio, coarsely torn or sliced; Parmesan cheese shavings, to taste; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white wine vinegar; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon sugar

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Mediterranean Bowls

By Mahy Elamin

Published 2026

About

This French-style bowl is cozy, flavorful, and super simple yet with an indulgent, silky feel. Juicy, tender chicken is cooked with a creamy mustard sauce and served over rich and soft lentils with some crisp potatoes and green beans for a hearty bowl. A simple endive salad with a mustard vinaigrette brightens the dish. This bowl is comfort food with an elegant yet approachable French flair.

Ingredients

Europe
France
Main course
Mediterranean

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