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Chicken With Brown Rice Barley Crock Pot Recipe

This hearty and healthy crockpot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! Enjoy tender boneless chicken simmered with high-fiber brown rice, barley, and your favorite vegetables. It's a warming and satisfying meal that's incredibly easy to make. Customize it with different grain combinations like wild rice blend, red rice, pearl barley, bulgar wheat, millet, rye, or wheat berries – the possibilities are endless! Simply toss everything in your crockpot, let it simmer, and enjoy a delicious, healthy dinner without any fuss.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 380 mins
Calories 255.9 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chicken With Brown Rice Barley Crock Pot

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How to Make Chicken With Brown Rice Barley Crock Pot

  1. Spray a 6-quart crockpot with cooking spray or coat with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  2. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Pour in 3 1/2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth (adjust according to your crockpot and grain choice).
  4. Add 1 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup pearl barley, 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the grains are tender.
  7. Remove any bay leaf before serving (optional).
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

5g

Carbs

10g

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