Chicken And Barley Stew Recipes

CHICKEN BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground pepper, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil in the saucepan. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.Add the garlic, thyme and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoons ground pepper. Cook for 1 minute.Stir in the pearl barley, chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the barley is tender, 50-60 minutes. Stir in the chicken and parsley. Serve.

CHICKEN AND BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• Toss all of the ingredients, except the parsley into a large stock pot.
• Bring to a boil, cover loosely and reduce the heat to low.
• Let the stew simmer for about 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Use tongs to remove the chicken from the stew and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
• Then return the chicken to the stew and continue to simmer for 15 min more.
• Swirl the parsley into each bowl before serving.

CHICKEN STEW WITH BEANS AND BARLEY

Steps:

• Soak barley in a bowl of water for 20 minutes. Drain and discard water.
• Heat 1 tablespoon chicken broth in a wide soup pot over medium heat. Saute onion in hot broth, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper, garlic, and drained barley. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
• Place chicken thighs on top of vegetables. Mix 2 cups chicken broth, tomato paste, and lemon juice in a small bowl; pour over chicken and vegetables. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 35 minutes.
• Add navy beans, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 5 more minutes.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND BARLEY

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil, onions, celery, and bell peppers to the pot; saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Season chicken breasts with salt and , pepper and add to the pot. Add tomatoes, pearl barley, chicken stock, and thyme. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken onto a cutting board and shred with 2 forks. Return to the pot and stir to combine.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN-BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place carrots, celery and onion. Place chicken breasts on vegetables. Add remaining ingredients except parsley and thyme.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
• Remove chicken from cooker; place on cutting board. Remove meat from bones and chop into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces; discard bones.
• Stir chicken, parsley and thyme into stew. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until chicken is thoroughly heated.

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in crock pot.
• Cover with water.
• Cook on high 6 hours.