Rainbow Chard Barley Risotto With Chicken Sausage

Name: Rainbow Chard Barley Risotto With Chicken Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches rainbow chard, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup pearl barley; 5-6 cups chicken stock, heated; 1/2 cup white wine; 4 pre-cooked, favorite chicken sausages; salt/pepper to taste; 1/2 cup parmesan, grated

Servings: persons

1
Heat a large pot over medium heat, and add 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2
Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the pearl barley, stirring to coat the grains with the olive oil. Saute for a minute, until the grains are slightly toasted in color.
4
Add the wine, and cook until most of the the liquid has been absorbed.
5
Add a couple ladles of the warm chicken stock, stirring occasionally and allowing the barley to cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Continue to follow this same process, until you see that the barley takes on a creamy consistency and there is still a slight bite to the grains.
6
Saute the chopped garlic until soft, about 1 minute
7
Add the chopped rainbow chard, stirring the leaves with the sauteed garlic, and making sure the garlic does not burn. Sprinkle with salt and continue to cook until wilted.
8
Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken sausages on an aluminum foil-lined sheet pan. Cook until full heated through. Cut on the bias.
9
Combine the wilted rainbow chard and garlic in with the risotto.
10
Add the parmesan and stir until fully blended.
11
Pour into bowls and top with chicken sausage. Add more parmesan, salt and pepper, if desired.

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches rainbow chard, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Rainbow Chard Barley Risotto With Chicken Sausage 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!