Babzy's Chicken and Barley Chili

Submitted by thepurpleturtle

"This is a really good, hearty chicken chili. I add tabasco sauce to my own serving for added heat."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) can corn
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (398 ml) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12 ounce) can chili beans
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1⁄4 cup barley
• 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• salt and pepper
• 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded (I use Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts for Freezing - OAMC)

directions

1. Cook onion, garlic and bell pepper in olive oil until soft.
2. Add remaining ingredients, except chicken, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
3. Add chicken and continue cooking for 20 more minutes.

Reviews

[Atomic Girl Cooks]

This was a great way to use some leftover cooked chicken I had. This is the first time I've ever had barley in a chili, and it added a pleasing texture.