Mexican Chicken And Barley Chili Recipes

DELICIOUS CHICKEN BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, tomatoes, salsa, broth, barley, water, chili powder, cumin, and garlic.
• Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans, corn and chicken; increase heat until chili comes to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender.
• If chili becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or water until chili is desired consistency.
• Top each bowl of chili with a little shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream.

CHICKEN BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients (tomatoes through cumin).
• Over high heat bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans, corn and chicken; increase heat to high until chili comes to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender.
• If upon standing the chili becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or water until chili is desired consistency.
• If desired, top each bowl of chili with a little shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream.

CHICKEN AND BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• In a 4-qt saucepan or Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in oil till onion is tender.
• Add remaining ingredients except chicken.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water or stock if it seems too thick.
• Add cooked chicken; continue simmering 5-10 minutes till chicken is heated through and barley is tender.
• Taste to adjust seasonings - I'm sure I add more chili powder and cumin than this calls for, maybe a touch of oregano.
• Salt is up to you - always easier to add it at the end than start with too much.