Mexican Chicken- Oamc Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken- Oamc
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced (or more to taste); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 cups water; 2 cups Quaker quick barley (you can use regular barley- see note below); 2 (16 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained; 2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 (16 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained; 6 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded); Spices- use these OR use 2 packages of taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin

Servings: persons

2 cups onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups water
2 cups Quaker quick barley (you can use regular barley- see note below)
2 (16 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes, undrained
2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 cups chicken broth
2 (16 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
6 cups cooked chicken (chopped or shredded)
Spices- use these OR use 2 packages of taco seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin

1
In a large Dutch oven, cook the onion and garlic in oil until tender.
2
Add in all ingredients (including spices) except for chicken. Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add the cooked chicken; continue simmering another 10 minutes or until the chicken is heated through and the barley is tender.
5
To freeze: cool, spoon into quart-sized freezer bags, label, and freeze flat.
6
To serve: Thaw chicken mixture. Heat in a skillet until hot. Serve over corn tortilla chips or scoop into flour tortillas, fajita-style.
7
Note: If you choose to use regular barley rather than quick cooking barley, you'll want to cook it ahead of time, which takes about an hour. Follow the directions on the box.

1145

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

174

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced (or more to taste), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken- Oamc 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.

Mexican Chicken- Oamc

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