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).
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

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.

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.

Originally published as Barley Chicken Chili in Quick Cooking January/February 2003

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Jarvisfamily

Oct 6, 2014

I don't like beans so this recipe is a great alternative to regular chili. I really like how the flavors blend in this recipe. I have made this a few times & follow the recipe as given with no complaints. This is great to have on a crisp fall or winter day.
becky1789

Oct 16, 2013

Right, I did make a few changes - added no water, fresh tomatoes not tinned, a fresh chilli, crushed fresh garlic, a few chopped jalapeños and used about two cups of rice instead of barley. Cooked in pressure cooker - cooked the chicken, onions and garlic etc in the stock, then added the rest of stuff, put the lid on for about 15 minutes. , ended up with a spicy rice dish that was spicy but not hot. Would def make again, even try it how it was meant to be as a stew!
voisincook

Apr 7, 2010

We enjoyed this a lot even though I made it in the crockpot and used regular barley.
JMU

Nov 12, 2009

This was such a nice change from the norm - and gobbled right up and my guest asking to take some home. Easy to make and rave reviews!