Crock Pot French-Ish Chicken & Barley Recipe

Name: Crock Pot French-Ish Chicken & Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb bacon, diced; 6 chicken thighs, bone in; 1 cup pearl barley; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup leek, chopped; 1 cup carrot, chopped; ½ cup celery, chopped; 2 tablespoons herbes de provence; 1 cup water; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

12 lb bacon, diced
6 chicken thighs, bone in
1 cup pearl barley
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup leek, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
½ cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons herbes de provence
1 cup water
salt and pepper

1
In heavy skillet, on low heat, cook diced bacon slowly until very crisp.
2
Drain & set aside.
3
Reserve 1/2c drippings!
4
In a medium saucepan, bring 2c chicken broth & 1c barley to a boil.
5
Reduce heat & simmer about 20 minutes until soft & liquid is absorbed.
6
Set aside.
7
Season chicken thighs with salt & pepper.
8
Fry in bacon fat, on medium low heat, skin side down, until very browned.
9
Turn & cook 5 minutes longer.
10
Set aside.
11
Saute chopped leeks, carrots & celery in drippings.
12
Add Herbs de Provence.
13
Put sauteed vegetables into crock pot.
14
Add cooked barley.
15
Add 1c barley & stir.
16
Place chicken on top.
17
Cook on high 1 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
18
Add reserved crispy bacon, stir, cook another 15 minutes.
19
Enjoy!

7855

kcal

Calories

590

Fat

Carbs

578

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb bacon, diced, 6 chicken thighs, bone in, 1 cup pearl barley, 2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot French-Ish Chicken & Barley 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.

Crock Pot French-Ish Chicken & Barley

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