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Barley Chicken Chili

Name: Barley Chicken Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 9 servings (about 2 quarts).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2-1/4 cups water; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 1 cup quick-cooking barley; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 cups cubed cooked chicken

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

9 servings (about 2 quarts)

I was looking for a new recipe for chicken when I discovered a dish I thought my husband might like. After making a few changes and additions to fit our preferences, I had this zesty chili simmering on the stovetop. It was great! Leftovers store well in the freezer.

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
2-1/4 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups cubed cooked chicken

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the water, tomato sauce, broth, tomatoes, barley, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes longer or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 197 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 very lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

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