Pan-Seared Chicken

Cook the lentils: Rinse 11/2 pkg lentils (3 pkg for 4 people) under cold tap water. Combine in a medium pot with remaining thyme sprigs and enough water to cover the lentils by 2 inches. Boil over high heat until lentils are tender, 14-15 min.

Cook the veggies: Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then the carrot, celery, leek, chopped thyme, half the chopped sage, and as much chili as you like. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, 6-8 min. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Cook the chicken: Season the chicken with remaining chopped sage, salt and pepper. Add another drizzle of oil to the same pan, then the chicken. Cook until bottom of chicken is golden-brown, about 3 min. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Flip the chicken over. Cover and cook until the chicken is golden and cooked through, 6-7 min. (TIP: Inserting a thermometer into the cooked chicken should display an internal temperature of 175°F.) Remove to a cutting board.

Meanwhile, remove the thyme sprigs from the lentils. Drain, then and return them to the pot. Stir in the veggies, 1/2 pkg broth concentrate (1 pkg for 4 people) and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper.