Fiesta Chicken With Barley And Brown Rice (Crock Po

Name: Fiesta Chicken With Barley And Brown Rice (Crock Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breast halves; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, with juice; 1 cup tomato juice; 1 teaspoon chipotle chile, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/3 cup uncooked medium barley; 1/3 cup uncooked medium grain brown rice; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; cheese (optional); sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

3 chicken breast halves
1 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, with juice
1 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon chipotle chile, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup uncooked medium barley
1/3 cup uncooked medium grain brown rice
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)

1
Sprinkle chicken with pepper and lightly brown in a large nonstick skillet, 5 minutes on each side.
2
Place onion, chipotle pepper, and garlic in the crock pot, followed by the chicken.
3
Pour tomato juice over the chicken.
4
Sprinkle chicken with cumin, chili powder, and more black pepper.
5
Pour canned tomatoes & green chilis over chicken.
6
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
7
Remove chicken, and stir uncooked rice and barley into the slow cooker (check the dryness at this time, too, and add some water or other liquid in if you need to).
8
Place chicken back on top and continue to cook on low for 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 more hours until grains are tender but not overdone.
9
Serve with cheese and sour cream, if desired.

260

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Fat

Carbs

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 3 chicken breast halves, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, chopped, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, with juice, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Chicken With Barley And Brown Rice (Crock Pot) 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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Fiesta Chicken With Barley And Brown Rice (Crock Pot)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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