Description
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Barley is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, chewy barley, and vibrant vegetables in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this recipe brings comfort to the dinner table with every spoonful. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite that evokes nostalgia and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onions, carrots, celery, and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add carrots and celery; cook for about five minutes.
- Stir in the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink (6-8 minutes).
- Mix in the pearl barley and minced garlic. Pour in the chicken broth; bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered until barley is tender (about 30 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and frozen peas. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg