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Slow Cooker Chicken-Barley Stew

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Assemble this hearty barley and chicken stew in the morning and come home to a hearty dinner with no hassle! From eatbetteramerica.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots, sliced (2 cups)
  • 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb), skin removed
  • 5 cups water
  • 3/4 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place carrots, celery and onion. Place chicken breasts on vegetables. Add remaining ingredients except parsley and thyme.

2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

3. Remove chicken from cooker; place on cutting board. Remove meat from bones and chop into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces; discard bones.

4. Stir chicken, parsley and thyme into stew. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until chicken is thoroughly heated.

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