How to Make Chicken Stew with Beans and Barley - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken stew with beans and barley is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This recipe combines tender chicken, savory beans, and nutty barley in a flavorful broth that will warm you from the inside out.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it is easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and pantry staples like beans and barley. Plus, the slow simmering process allows the flavors to m...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup pearl barley
  • 1 tablespoon chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
  • 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 (5 ounce) skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Soak barley in a bowl of water for 20 minutes. Drain and discard water.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon chicken broth in a wide soup pot over medium heat. Saute onion in hot broth, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper, garlic, and drained barley. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Place chicken thighs on top of vegetables. Mix 2 cups chicken broth, tomato paste, and lemon juice in a small bowl; pour over chicken and vegetables. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 35 minutes.
  • Add navy beans, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 5 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    424 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 1224mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 833mg