How to Make Barley Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Barley chicken casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for those chilly nights when you need something warm and satisfying to fill your belly. This casserole combines tender chicken, wholesome barley, and a rich and flavorful sauce that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you are looking for a new twist on classic comfort food or want to try something a little different for dinner, this recipe is sure to become a go-to in your cooking repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, fat removed and meat finely chopped
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 12 button mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup barley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf, crushed
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 dark meat chicken pieces

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, fry bacon until browned. Reserve bacon fat for sauteeing chicken later. Add onions and carrots to skillet and saute 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, stock, barley, thyme, marjoram, parsley, bay leaf and pepper to taste. Mix all together and spread mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add green bell pepper on top and stir to settle.
  • Heat reserved bacon fat in skillet and brown chicken. Place browned chicken on top of barley mixture, cover baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    381 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 292mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 764mg