One-Dish Barley, Wild Rice, And Chicken Pilaf

Name: One-Dish Barley, Wild Rice, And Chicken Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup hot water; 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup uncooked pearl barley; 1/4 cup wild rice; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup uncooked pearl barley
1/4 cup wild rice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Combine 1/2 cup hot water and mushrooms; let stand 10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Set aside.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Add barley, rice, and thyme; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Stir in mushroom mixture and broth. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until barley is tender. Stir in chicken and cheese; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper.
3
Wine note: Chicken breast does not always demand white wine, especially when it's accompanied by porcini mushrooms and wild rice. Serve an easy-drinking wine, like Trapiche Pinot Noir 2005 ($7) from Argentina. The straightforward raspberry and cherry fruit of this wine marry well with the earthy porcini and nutty rice without overpowering the white meat. -Jeffery Lindenmuth

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup hot water, 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium), and more.

Yes, One-Dish Barley, Wild Rice, And Chicken Pilaf 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!