Dinner

Chicken Barley is for Dinner.

Chicken Barley takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken Barley takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken Barley makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Barley are:

1 c. Quick Cooking Pearled Barley (uncooked)
2-1/4 c. water
1/2 c. carrots, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 T olive oil
6 ounces of cooked chicken, chopped or shredded

Here is how you make Chicken Barley:

Heat oil in a pan and saute carrots, onion, garlic, and celery until the onion and celery are translucent but the carrots still have a little crunch. Put water in another pan and bring to a rolling boil. Add barley and bring back up to a boil. Turn down to simmer. Add sauteed ingredients and chicken to the barley and water. Cook until barley is tender and water is absorbed (about 12 minutes). You may wish to add Bragg's Liquid Aminos, soy sauce, or salt to taste.Makes 4 servings.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MUIN64.

The nutritional information for Chicken Barley is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 270.4

• Total Fat: 4.6 g
• Cholesterol: 24.6 mg
• Sodium: 60.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 42.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.9 g
• Protein: 15.3 g