Chicken, Barley, and Spinach Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken, Barley, and Spinach Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms, any variety or combination; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked without salt, all visible fat discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon sodium-free powdered chicken bouillon; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed until very dry; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, dry-roasted

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms, any variety or combination
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked without salt, all visible fat discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups water
1 teaspoon sodium-free powdered chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed until very dry
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, dry-roasted

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Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Lightly spray a 2-quart glass casserole dish with cooking spray.
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Set aside.
4
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
5
Cook the onion, carrot, and garlic for 3 minutes, or until the onion is soft, stirring frequently.
6
Stir in the mushrooms.
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Cook for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.
8
Stir in the chicken, water, bouillon, and pepper.
9
Cook, covered, for 2 minutes, or until the mixture reaches a boil.
10
Stir in the barley.
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Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the water has almost been absorbed.
12
Remove from the heat.
13
Stir in the spinach.
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Spoon into the casserole dish.
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Sprinkle with the almonds.
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Bake for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 338
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Total fat: 6.5g
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Saturated: 1.0g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
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Monounsaturated: 3.0g
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Cholesterol: 66mg
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Sodium: 148mg
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Carbohydrates: 38g
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Fiber: 8g
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Sugars: 4g
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Protein: 35g
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Calcium: 146mg
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Potassium: 1,019mg
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2 starch
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2 vegetable
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3 lean meat

367

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Barley, and Spinach Casserole 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.

Chicken, Barley, and Spinach Casserole

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