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Slow-Cooker Chicken-Barley Stew

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 8 hr 30 min
  • Servings 6
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Come home to this slow-cooked chicken and barley stew recipe that’s made using Progresso® chicken broth and veggies.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 10, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots, sliced (2 cups)
  • 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb), skin removed
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 3/4 cup uncooked medium pearled barley
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Make With
Progresso Broth

Steps

  • 1
    In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place carrots, celery and onion. Place chicken breasts on vegetables. Add remaining ingredients except parsley and thyme.
  • 2
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • 3
    Remove chicken from cooker; place on cutting board. Remove meat from bones and chop into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces; discard bones.
  • 4
    Stir chicken, parsley and thyme into stew. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until chicken is thoroughly heated.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Barley is loaded with fiber—the soluble kind that helps to lower blood cholesterol. If you're trying to add more fiber to your diet start slowly so your body can get used to it.
  • tip 2
    Try a can of seasoned diced tomatoes which includes Italian herbs or roasted garlic, for an additional boost of flavor.
  • tip 3
    This hearty stew pairs beautifully with any mixed greens and crusty whole-grain rolls.

Nutrition

220 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 19g Protein, 30g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
2 1/2g
4%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg
14%
Sodium
470mg
19%
Potassium
540mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
6g
27%
Sugars
6g
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
140%
140%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 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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