Roasted Broccoli & Chicken Bake
Taken from goodhousekeeping magazine, I'm always looking for ways to use other grains like barley. This is a delicious, hearty meal!
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1cup pearl barley
- 3
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 2
- 2
- 8
- 1⁄4cup water
- 6cups broccoli florets
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4teaspoon pepper
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400.
- In large bowl, stir together barley and broth. Cover with vented plastic wrap, microwave on high 20-25 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring once.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil on med-high. Add chicken; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Cook 4 minutes or until golden, stirring once. With slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl.
- To skillet, add carrot, onion, and thyme. Cook 3 minutes, stirring.
- Add garlic to skillet, cook 30 seconds, stirring, then add mushrooms and water, scraping up browned bits. Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat.
- Stir in chicken and barley; transfer to shallow 3 qt baking dish.
- Toss broccoli with 1/8 tsp salt and remaining oil; arrange on top of barley mixture.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
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