Chicken with Barley and Mushrooms

1 1/2 pounds boned, skinned chicken breasts

1 teaspoon each salt and pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup dry white wine

3 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 cup pearl barley

3 tablespoons dry sherry

2 medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/8-in.-thick slices

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Step 1

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan, then add remaining oil, mushrooms, and onion. Cook until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mushroom mixture to a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Add wine to hot pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape browned bits off bottom. Add 1 1/2 cups broth and barley and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until most of liquid is absorbed and barley is tender, about 25 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in remaining 2 cups broth, sherry, carrots, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Return chicken and mushroom mixture to pan, add zucchini and parsley, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Stir in parmesan and serve.

Step 4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 550Calories from Fat 23

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 101mg34%
Sodium 1268mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 53g18%

Dietary Fiber 11g44%
Protein 51g102%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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