Chicken With Barley And Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Chicken With Barley And Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boned, skinned chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup pearl barley; 3 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/8-in.-thick slices; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds boned, skinned chicken breasts
1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup pearl barley
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/8-in.-thick slices
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan, then add remaining oil, mushrooms, and onion. Cook until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mushroom mixture to a bowl and set aside.
2
Add wine to hot pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape browned bits off bottom. Add 1 1/2 cups broth and barley and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until most of liquid is absorbed and barley is tender, about 25 minutes.
3
Stir in remaining 2 cups broth, sherry, carrots, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Return chicken and mushroom mixture to pan, add zucchini and parsley, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Stir in parmesan and serve.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

811

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds boned, skinned chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Barley And Mushrooms 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.

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Chicken With Barley And Mushrooms

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