Barley, Green Bean, and Chicken With Goat Cheese

Name: Barley, Green Bean, and Chicken With Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup barley; 1 chicken breast; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves; 1 carrot, finely diced; 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; ½ cup red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 cup corn; ¼ cup white wine; 2 ounces goat cheese; zest of half a lemon; salt and pepper; 1 pinch chili flakes; handful of chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 cup barley
1 chicken breast
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves
1 carrot, finely diced
1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1 cup corn
¼ cup white wine
2 ounces goat cheese
zest of half a lemon
salt and pepper
1 pinch chili flakes
handful of chopped parsley

1
Cook barley according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
In a large skillet saute the chicken over high heat quickly with a little oil until cooked and remove from pan, set aside.
4
Add a little more oil and then the garlic and onions over medium heat, saute one minute.
5
Add the carrots and green beans, saute one minute.
6
Add the bell pepper and corn, saute one minute.
7
Add the chile flakes and wine and cook one or two minutes, or until reduced.
8
Now add the chicken back to the pan and follow with the cooked barley.
9
Toss it all together and add the goat cheese, lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Top it off with the parsley to make it pretty.
11
This should make 2 big servings, or leave out the chicken and it's a side dish for 4.

268

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup barley, 1 chicken breast, 1 small onion, finely diced, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Barley, Green Bean, and Chicken With Goat Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!