Crock Pot French Ish Chicken Barley
Cozy up with a bowl of Crock Pot French-ish Chicken Barley, a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for busy days. This slow-cooked dish combines tender, golden-seared chicken thighs with nutty pearl barley and a medley of aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and garlic. Infused with dry white wine, fragrant thyme, and a rich chicken broth, the flavors develop beautifully over six hours of low heat, creating a satisfying and comforting meal. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this recipe is as elegant as it is easy, making it a perfect addition to your crock pot repertoire. Whether you're looking for a wholesome dinner option or a crowd-pleasing dish, this French-inspired barley stew is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium Carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 pieces Celery stalks, sliced
- 0.75 cup Pearl barley
- 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Lightly season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and aromatic.
Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
In the crock pot, combine the pearl barley, sautéed vegetable mixture, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
Nestle the seared chicken thighs on top of the barley mixture in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is tender and the barley is fully cooked.
Before serving, remove the bay leaf and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 745 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 605 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
