Roasted Broccoli & Chicken Bake

Name: Roasted Broccoli & Chicken Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley; 3 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 carrot, large, finely chopped; 1 onion, small, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup water; 6 cups broccoli florets; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Recipe by jswinks

Taken from goodhousekeeping magazine, I'm always looking for ways to use other grains like barley. This is a delicious, hearty meal!

READY IN: 50mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cup pearl barley
3

cups low sodium chicken broth
2

tablespoons olive oil
1

lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
1

carrot, large, finely chopped
1

onion, small, finely chopped
2

teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
2

garlic cloves, finely chopped
8

ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
¹⁄₄

cup water
6

cups broccoli florets
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon pepper

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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