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Easy-Does-It Barley Paella

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 5
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Enjoy a Spanish staple at home! Packed with shrimp, chicken, sausage and barley, even a single helping of this easy-to-do dinner recipe is sure to satisfy!
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 20, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup uncooked hulled barley
  • 4 oz bulk chorizo sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1 1/2 cups (1-inch pieces) cooked chicken breast
  • 4 oz frozen cooked cocktail shrimp (from 12-oz bag), thawed, drained and tails shells removed
  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag), thawed
  • 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, cut into fourths

Steps

  • 1
    In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat broth to boiling. Stir in barley. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour or until tender.
  • 2
    Fifteen minutes before barley is done, heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Add sausage; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, to crumble. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is slightly browned. Set aside.
  • 3
    Stir tomatoes and paprika into barley. Return to boiling. Stir in cooked onion mixture and remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    This recipe received rave reviews at our taste panels and will in your home, too. If you have trouble finding smoked Spanish paprika, substitute 1 teaspoon sweet paprika and 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke.
  • tip 2
    Whole Grain Serving: 1

Nutrition

360 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 31g Protein, 34g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
18%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
100mg
33%
Sodium
910mg
38%
Potassium
860mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
9g
37%
Sugars
6g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
40%
40%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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