Mushroom Barley Chicken

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serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

1 review

ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 pounds chicken pieces
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup medium pearled barley
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 can (14.5 ounce size) chicken broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf

directions

Melt butter in 12-inch skillet until sizzling; add chicken pieces. Cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned (5 to 7 minutes). Drain off fat.

Place all remaining ingredients in slow cooker. Add chicken; stir. Cover; cook on Low heat setting for 6 to 8 hours, or High heat setting for 3 to 4 hours or until chicken and barley are tender.

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junita

crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.

nutrition data

393 calories, 18 grams fat, 32 grams carbohydrates, 25 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

Janet C REVIEW:
March 18, 2019

This is one of my tried and true recipes as comfort food and fabulous for company. It always gets raves reviews.

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