Jim's Chicken & Barley Bake

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Onions, raw, 1 cup, choppedGarlic, 2 cloves, mincedCelery, raw, 1 cup, diced*Peppers, sweet, red, fresh, 2 large, mincedDry White Wine, 1/2 cupCanned Tomatoes, 28 oz can, dicedBarley, pearled, cooked, 1 cupChicken Broth, 3 cup Salt, 1 dashPepper, black, 1 dash Chicken Breast, no skin, 6 breast, bone and skin removed Scallions, raw, 1 tbsp chopped Dill weed, fresh, 1 sprigs Olive Oil, 2 tbsp
Directions
1. Heat 2 tsp olive oil, in large heavy sauce pan (3 qt). Add onions, garlic, celery, and peppers. Cook veggies over moderate heat for 5 minutes.

2. Add wine, bring to boil, continue until liquid is nearly evaporated.

3. Add tomatoes, barley, broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook 25 minutes (stirring occasionally). There should be plenty of liquid. Salt & pepper as needed. Transfer to 3 or 4 qt. casserole that has a cover.

4. While the barley is cooking, brown the chicken on both sides. Salt & pepper as needed.

5. Transfer chicken to casserole. Imbed them into the barley mixture. Cover and bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for 30 minutes.

6. Bake casserole uncovered for additional 15 minutes or chicken is very tender.

7. Garnish with sliced scallions and springs of dill.

Serving Size: 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TENNISJIM.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 409.5
  • Total Fat: 11.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 148.4 mg
  • Sodium: 695.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 56.2 g

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