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Barley With Chicken And Parmesan Cheese Canyon Ranch Resort Recipe

This hearty and flavorful barley dish, adapted from a Bon Appétit magazine recipe (July 1993), is a taste of Canyon Ranch elegance. Tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy parmesan cheese combine with pearl barley for a satisfying and healthy meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 391.2 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Barley With Chicken And Parmesan Cheese Canyon Ranch Resort

  • 3 cups water, plus 1-2 tablespoons for vegetables (optional)
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped leeks
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided

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How to Make Barley With Chicken And Parmesan Cheese Canyon Ranch Resort

  1. Rinse the pearl barley under cold water.
  2. In a heavy medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water and 1 cup of barley to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until barley is tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. Drain the cooked barley and set aside.
  5. Preheat your broiler.
  6. Season the chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs.
  7. Broil the chicken for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through. (Adjust time as needed depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts).
  8. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate to cool slightly.
  9. Once cool enough to handle, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  10. In a heavy large nonstick skillet, combine the chopped carrots, celery, leeks, and onion.
  11. Cover and cook over low heat for 25 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if the vegetables begin to stick.
  12. Add the cooked barley, shredded chicken, chopped parsley, chicken stock, and half of the Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup) to the skillet.
  13. Stir everything together until heated through.
  14. Season with additional pepper to taste.
  15. Divide the barley mixture among serving plates.
  16. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over each serving.
  17. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

13g

Carbs

15g

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