Slow Cooker Chicken-Barley Stew

By LaurenCocch16

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 pearled barley
• 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried thyme leaves

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

In 4-5qt slow cooker, place carrots, celery, & onions. Place chicken breasts on vegetables. Add remaining ingredients except parsley & thyme.

Step 2

Cover, cook on low for 8-9 hours.

Step 3

Remove chicken from cooker, place on cutting board. Remove meet from bones, chop into 1/2" pieces; discard bones.

Step 4

Stir chicken, parsley, & thyme into stew. Increase heat to high. Cover, cook 10-15 minutes until chicken is thoroughly heated.